 | The home has a modern Fire Alarm System fitted, with "Fire Exit Notices" and "Fire Emergency
Instruction Notices" displayed at strategic points throughout the home, as advised by the local "Fire
Department". |
| Staff are instructed during induction training with regard to the Fire Prevention/Drills Policy this
includes use of the homes fire appliances, evacuation, muster points, raising the alarm, etc. Service
User's are informed of the emergency procedure during admission. |
| A fire exercise is carried out weekly on each shift, this ensures all staff and Service Users have a
comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities. A full fire drill is conducted monthly which
involves evacuation of the home |
| All fire systems and alarms are tested weekly by staff of the home and 12 monthly by the local
Fire Officer. Records are kept of all such testing as part of the Proprietor/Managers responsibilities. |
| All fire fighting equipment is be checked annually by a qualified fire extinguisher maintenance
engineer. |
| Where possible, furniture, fixtures and fittings are made of fire-resistant of fire-retardant fabrics
and materials. |
