Fire Drills
Fire Drills will be carried out in all occupied residential buildings on campus during the first 2 terms of each academic year. Additionally, Fire Drills will also be carried out for all occupied academic/commercial buildings throughout the year. Some departments may self deliver if they prefer to do so.
Fire drills help prepare staff and students to respond quickly, calmly, and safely to potential fire situations. The more prepared we all are for the event of fire, the more effective our response will be.
The drills will normally be held without prior warning, unless there is a specific need to inform occupants for safety reasons.
The objectives of the fire drills are to:
- Aid familiarity with evacuation routes
- Ensure a calm response in the event of a fire
- Identify weaknesses in fire evacuation procedure
- Build a ‘safety-first’ culture
- Strive for continuous improvement