Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service wishes you a happy, successful and above all safe journey on you quest for knowledge whilst at your chosen University. To this end we ask you to read and remember the following safety information.
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If the alarm sounds you must evacuate the building
Do not re- enter the building until you are told it is safe to do so
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Many calls for the fire service to the Halls of residence are preventable. We cannot be in two places at once. There have been occasions when we are required at life threatening incidents
The most common causes of False alarms are:
Fumes or steam from cooking
There are heat detectors in the kitchen area and smoke detectors in the corridor. If you wedge the door open, the smoke detector will sense the fumes /steam and will sound the alarm. Never leave pans unattended on the cooker.
Smoking
There are smoke detectors in the bedrooms and corridors which will sense tobacco smoke and sound the alarm.
Never smoke in bed!
They will also be set off by :
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Aerosol Sprays
- Steam from the showers
- Joss Sticks
- Candles
Do not abuse the following safety equipment
- Fire Alarm ( break glass points & smoke detectors )
- Fire Fighting equipment (extinguishers & fire blankets)
- Self closing doors (bedrooms & kitchens )
Malicious actuation of any fire alarm WILL result in prosecution. The law states that any person who knowingly calls the Fire service with the knowledge that no fire is present shall be liable to a fine up to £2,500 and / or a term of imprisonment.
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