Notes for Members 2006–2007 - St Edmund's College - University of ...

Safety and Security 31
notified and fire engines will be dispatched to the College immediately (see
4.1.5, 4.1.6).
Calling the Fire Brigade: 999 must be dialled from the nearest telephone.
No coins or phone cards are needed. When the operator answers, say:
‘Emergency. Fire at St Edmund’s College, Mount Pleasant, Cambridge.’
State whether the fire is and be prepared to answer any further questions.
To avoid any confusion with Edmund House, Milton, the words ‘Mount
Pleasant’ must be included. As soon as possible inform the College Office
during office hours and the Security Porter or Resident Fellow outside
office hours. (see also 4.2)
4.1.4 Extinction of the Fire
(1) This is the business of the Fire Service.
(2) Hand extinguishers may be used by anyone at the scene of the fire
who considers that the outbreak could be controlled by such means
before the arrival of the Fire Service. But the person who discovers
the fire should not attempt to use an extinguisher before telephoning
the Fire Service.
4.1.5 Evacuation of the College
(1) Exit: On hearing the fire alarm, everyone must evacuate the building
by the nearest exit. Do not under any circumstances use the lifts. At
night, it may be necessary to take out some clothing or covering, but
there should be no delay to collect private property. For those
evacuating the building via the main staircase to the reception area,
the first person to arrive at the front door should break the fire panel
glass and retrieve the key. The front door should be unlocked and
secured by the hook and eye bolt, allowing everyone to pass through
the door quickly.
(2) Evacuation: Everyone should proceed immediately to the Fire
Assembly Point posted in the relevant building. They should keep to
the right on all stairs and corridors. When the alarm is sounded, no
one should remain inside the building. Do not attempt to re-enter
the building for any reason.
4.1.6 At the Fire Assembly Point
(1) Assembly Points: On arrival at the Norfolk Building Fire Assembly
Point, occupants of each wing (A, B, C, D, E and F) should form a
line in front of their own staircase letter for the roll call.
(2) Non-Residents and Visitors: Non-resident members and visitors
should use Assembly Point C. Fellows and College Office staff should
use Assembly Point C. Kitchen and Cleaning staff should gather at
Assembly Point F.
(3) Residents of Bene’t House should remain in their own grounds.