Lesson 9 – Fire Fighting Procedures – Security Barracks

The following procedure to be followed in the event of a fire: (Barracks)

• The resident detecting the fire must notify the Security Control Room immediately.
• The Radio Operator to immediately notify the Security Manager, Security Officer and Mine Fire Master.
• The Security Manager and Security Officer to immediately proceed to the barracks and take charge of the situation.

Staff Members:

• On discovery of the fire, alert all members in the barracks by shouting “FIRE!”
• Staff in rooms to wake all members in barracks and to evacuate immediately..
• Evacuate via the escape route.
• Switch off electricity supply at main switch.
• Remove injured from scene and render first aid.
• Assemble at emergency assembly point behind water reservoirs in front of barracks.

NB:

• Use dry chemical extinguishers for electrical fires.
• Close all doors and windows if possible.
• STAY CALM – DO NOT PANIC.