Evacuation procedures

In the case of fire the smoke detectors will set off the Evacuation System and the Fire Brigade is called automatically .

The Evacuation system alert consists of two tones

i) Standby tone   -   a long high pitched siren sound   [Prepare to Evacuate]

ii) Evacuate tone   -   a shorter, harsher sound accompanied by a voice message advising Evacuation of the Building.

• Do not attempt to combat the fire - this should be left to professionally trained personnel.
• Staff are to take any students or visitors with them during an evacuation of the building.
• Assist any person with a disability.
• Only take your immediate belongings, do not waste time!
• Evacuate the building via the fire stairs or signed exits. Do not use lifts.
• Obey directions from Security Officers or fire wardens.
• Move quickly - do not run.

Do not return to the building until the 'all clear' is given. This would normally be advised by the Security Officer on duty on the advice of the Emergency Services Personnel in attendance.