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EMERGENCY COORDINATOR: NAME...........................................SURNAME.....................................EXT................ OR CELL........................................
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND
BUILDING FLOOR/AREA:
FLOOR MARSHAL/ MONITOR/INCIDENT OFFICER:
DEPUTY:
ASSEMBLY POINT: 1. PRIMARY,
2. SECONDARY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY/FIRE
F FIND the fire
1. If you see or smell smoke, immediately find out where it is.
I INFORM users
2. Warn occupants as soon as possible.
• Alarm may be automatic/manual/repeated blasts of whistle
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REPORT to emergency services
3. Call PSD EMERGENCY ext. 6599 (or) 6970 as soon as possible.
I. Provide the following info:
II. Building + Department/floor where the fire is + your name
III. PSD will contact Umhlathuze Fire and Rescue Services.
IV. Call your Emergency Coordinator if possible
NEVER TRY to CONTROL a FIRE BEFORE ALERTING the PSD.
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EXTINGUISH fire if safe to do so
4. Use firefighting equipment to control the fire, ONLY if:
I. It is small enough to be contained, and
II. You know how to operate the extinguisher (pull out the pin!)
AVOID BEING TRAPPED: place yourself between the fire and an EXIT.
G GET GOING
5. Even if a fire extinguisher is being used, make sure everyone starts evacuating.
IF the FIRE CANNOT be CONTROLLED SAFELY, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY.
E EVACUATE
6. Evacuate the building in an orderly manner. DO NOT PANIC:
I. II. III.
Check that all occupants leave the building.
Assist anyone with mobility/hearing/sight challenges. Follow the EXIT signs and alert others to do the same.
If there is THICK SMOKE, keep AS LOW AS POSSIBLE, or CRAWL.
A ASSEMBLE outside
7. Get all occupants to go the AP on the lawn in front of the relevant building: I. Keep clear of the building
II. Emergency Coordinator to take roll call
DO NOT OBSTRUCT emergency vehicles and personnel
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RETURN only when instructed
8. Only return to the building once directed to do so by the Umhlathuze Fire Officer
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