Do not panic. Stay calm

Immediately sound the fire alarm

Leave the building by the nearest exit and close all doors [if possible] and assemble at the nearest gathering point.

ONLY attempt to control a fire if it is small (waste basket size) and you can do so safely and have been trained how to use a fire extinguisher. If the fire is not controlled with one extinguisher, LEAVE THE AREA

Locate an Emergency fire marshal and/or the fire department and provide updated information.

DO NOT PANIC! Stay calm.

Leave the building immediately by the nearest available exit. Close doors and walk away quickly, to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same. WALK – Do Not Run.

Follow the instructions of the Emergency marshals and/or the Fire Department.

Treat any alarm as a REAL emergency and not just a drill.

Do not use the elevator!

Check if your colleagues are following you.

Close all doors behind you and proceed along the corridors and down the stairways in a quiet and orderly manner.

If you encounter smoke or any blockage along an exit route choose an alternate path, if not keep as low as possible to avoid the smoke.

Take any person with disabilities or injuries [if they can walk] to the fire safe stairwell.

When you leave the building, move well away from the doors to allow others behind you to emerge from the exits. Do not obstruct entrances or traffic routes.

Do not re-enter the building for any reason until you have been advised to do so by the Emergency marshals and or fire department.

The silencing of the bells is not a signal to re-enter the building. Stay put – stay safe.

Do not attempt to operate a fire extinguisher unless you have been properly trained in its use.