EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health

Respond Red
DEPUTY EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATOR
CODE RED ALERT
If fire / smoke have not been confirmed.
• On notification of Code Red Alert, proceed to main entrance of affected building,
arrange for a staff member to await the arrival of emergency service personnel to
provide directions (if required);
• Don tabard (vest) identifying position,
• Investigate the cause of any burning / smoke smell.
• Advise Emergency Co-ordination Centre/Switchboard when all clear to be given.
• Provide a report on the incident to the Risk Management.
CODE RED ACTION
If fire / smoke have been confirmed.
• On notification of Code Red Action, proceed to main entrance of affected
building, arrange for a staff member to await the arrival of emergency service
personnel (if attending) to provide directions;
• Don tabard (vest) identifying position,
• Identify point of alarm operation from fire alarm panel if possible.
• Proceed to scene and take charge;
• Maintain communication with Emergency Co-ordination Centre by radio or WIP,
and update on arrival and as events unfold or every 15 minutes.
• Liaise with Senior Fire Officer on scene, advise of potential hazards and guide to
location by most direct route.
• Remain at fire location (in a safe position) to liaise with Senior Fire Officer and
assist Area Warden with tasks.
• Liaise with Emergency Co-ordinator regarding status
• Advise Emergency Co-ordination Centre to be give ALL CLEAR.
• Arrange immediate replacement/rectification of used installed equipment and
reset alarms.
• Provide a report on the incident to the Risk Management.
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