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8. Recommended actions when the alarm is activated
Raise the alarm by shouting: “Fire! Fire! Fire!”, or by banging metal objects together.
Evacuate immediately, using the nearest fire exit. Do not stop to investigate the fire or to
collect valuables or pets. Use your escape route to get everyone out and meet at an agreed
point. Along the way, close any open doors, and only open the doors you need to go
through. Check doors and handles with the back of your hand. If they feel warm, don’t open
the door. If there is a lot of smoke, crawl along the floor as the air and visibility will be
better. Once you’ve got everyone out of the building, call the Fire Brigade from any phone.
Give the operator your name and address. Don’t go back into the building for anything. If
there is still someone inside, tell firefighters when they arrive - they will be able to find the
person quicker and more safely than you. Find somewhere safe to wait for the Fire Brigade.
When they arrive, try to give them as much information as possible about the fire and
building.
Note: These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire, however, to reduce the chance
that fires will start, practice fire safety rules and prevent hazardous situations.
