Fire / Carbon Monoxide Evacuation plan

Please familiarise yourself with the below, particularly the location of the fire extinguisher and emergency torches. 

General Emergency Evacuation Plan for The Old Pump House

The Old Pump House                                                             Plan date 14/04/2025  
Methven                                                                                Review date 14/04/2026
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Sound of the fire / carbon monoxide alarm: The sound of the alarms will be a siren.

Raising the alarm:

• If a fire is discovered raise the alarm by giving a manual warning (whistle, shout etc.)
• If a fire/carbon monoxide leak is detected by automatic detectors, the alarm will sound.

Action you should take on hearing the Carbon monoxide alarm:

• Evacuate the property immediately and ensure all windows and doors are open to allow any gas to disperse.
• Dial 999 and request the Fire Service. Give your name, building address (as detailed above), your contact number and the reason for the call.
• Ensure nobody re-enters the building until confirmed safe to do so by the Fire Service.
• Meet at the assembly point and check everyone is accounted for.
• Contact host when it is safe to do so (Martin 07875 102327, Annette 07989 684235)
• Liaise with Fire Service upon their arrival. 

Action you should take on hearing the fire alarm:

• Evacuate the property Immediately – ensuring this is done in a calm and orderly manner.
• Dial 999 and request the Fire Service. Give your name, building address (as detailed above), your contact number and details of the fire.
• Ensure nobody re-enters the building until confirmed safe to do so by the Fire Service.
• Meet at the assembly point and check everyone is accounted for.
• Contact host when it is safe to do so (Martin 07875 102327, Annette 07989 684235)
• Liaise with Fire Service upon their arrival. 

Escape routes:

• Through the Patio door on to the deck at the rear of the building, down the steps and turn right to the car park assembly point.
• Through the front door, turn left down the disabled ramp and into the car park assembly point. 

Fire assembly point: The assembly point is the car park to the immediate east of the building.

Fighting fires – Extinguisher use:

Fire extinguishers should only be used where it is deemed safe to do so i.e:

• There is a clear means of escape.
• The fire is small. 

Personal safety always takes priority and, if in any doubt, you should not attempt to extinguish a fire. 

Location of key fire related equipment:

• The fire extinguisher is positioned on the floor behind the ladder at the east end of the kitchen work surface.
• Emergency fire blanket is located on the side of the kitchen unit to the right of the hob.
• Emergency torches are located on the west end of the kitchen work top and by the left hand bed side lamp on the mezzanine.