Appendix 11 – Example – Fire Procedure (no fire alarm)

Protective Procedures - Fire 

Summary

Fire is the biggest danger to life and the preservation of archives, collections, or other flammable documents.

• On finding a fire shout repeatedly ‘FIRE, FIRE, FIRE’ to make others aware.

• Dial or have somebody dial 999/911 immediately. Provide as much information as possible.

• If a small fire and you have been trained in using firefighting equipment attempt to extinguish the fire. On no account should you put yourself or others in danger to do so.

• EVACUATE the building by the safest route.

• Leave personnel possessions when evacuating.

• Go to the Assembly area. [specify]

• Account for all staff and advise those who are off-site to remain so until informed otherwise.

• Do not return to the building until the Fire Service has given the ‘all clear’.

• Consider whether there is a need to implement the Salvage Plan.

Any questions about this procedure should be raised with the Responsible Person, Sue Gaines, Health & Safety Manager