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Fire Safety Procedure - Hotel

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Procedure in the Event of Fire

The guidelines for the front office staff in the event of fire are as follows:

 When fire is detected, inform the concerned manager/security immediately.


 Do not panic.
 Warn other people nearby
 Sound the fire alarm.
 Do not risk your own safety or that of others.
 Follow the procedure laid down by your establishment.
 Ensure that guests use fire exit staircase
 Do not use the lifts.
 If you are trained for firefighting, use the appropriate fire extinguisher to put out the fire.
 Close the doors and windows
 Turn off the supply of electricity and gas.
 Call the fire brigade if the fire is big.
 Dot not try to extinguish fire if you are not trained for the same; fire may spread if not handled
properly.

It is important that all the passageways are kept clear and the doors and windows are opened. Fire exits
should be marked properly and should be visible in dark too. The fire extinguishers should be placed at
proper places and should be in working condition. Fire drills should be carried out periodically. Fire-
detection-systems, sprinkler system, smoke-detecting system, firefighting equipment like fire hoses,
should be inspected and tested at regular intervals to ensure that they remain functional in the event of
fire. Fire Fighting systems could be fixed or portable.

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