When The Worst Happens, What Should You Do?

As providers of fire alarm systems in London,we're very knowledgeable in fire prevention and early warning systems, however unfortunately nothing in life is 100% guaranteed, so it's important to be prepared and know what to do should the worst happen.

Fires In London

The London Fire Brigade is one of the largest fire fighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. Dealing with a total of 105,964 incidents last year, 19,656 of which were fires.[source data.london.gov.uk]

Preparing For The Worst

To say fire can cause significant damage is an understatement. The devastation that fire can cause is often too great for words, so it's important to be prepared with afire plan so that you can respond appropriately in event of a fire. However,can you truly prepare for the worst? What should you do in the event of a fire?

What If There Are Complications?

Whilst regular fire evacuation drills are essential to a smooth running and orderly evacuation, complications can occur, so it's important to plan in advance. For example, debris could fall and block a path,or the fire could be directly blocking your primary escape exit. In this situation it is very important that you quickly change route to the next closest manner of escape. If the smoke is thick or you're finding it difficult to breathe, crawl on the floor; smoke rises so the lower you crawl the cleaner the air and the easier it will be to breathe. Additionally, if you need to open a closed door, touch it with the back of your hand, if it feels warm; do not open the door. A warm door means that the fire is on the other side; in this situation you should seek an alternative method of escape.

What Should You Do After You've Evacuated?

After you have evacuated, it's essential that you find somewhere safe outside but still nearby the building and wait for the fire service to arrive. Take a register/head count of everyone who was in the building and check if anyone is still inside. If anyone is still inside the building, make sure the fire service knows and give them details of where they are. However, you should never go back into the building; this will only prevent the fire service from doing their job and it will also place your life in risk.

Fire Alarm Systems London From Diamond Fire And Security (UK) Ltd.

With over 30 years of experience providing installations for local authorities, educational properties, and housing associations, it's fair to say we know a thing or two about expert fire detection solutions.

If you're located in London, Bedford, Bedfordshire,or Milton Keynes and you're interested in a fire alarm installation service,get in touch with our team of experts. We can provide a range of systems including both conventional and sophisticated fire alarms and all of our installations are guaranteed parts and labour for Two Years.

If you would like to make an enquiry or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch and speak to a member of staff. You can contact us by calling 01234825018, or you can contact us by email by sending any questions you have to us at info@diamondsecurity.co.uk.