When a continuous fire alarm sounds, you should treat it as a real emergency, stop what you are doing, and evacuate the building immediately via the nearest safe exit.

Quick Scoop: Core Actions

  • Stop immediately : Cease work, conversations, or use of equipment as soon as the continuous alarm starts.
  • Evacuate promptly : Walk (do not run) to the nearest safe exit following posted fire action notices or your site’s fire instructions.
  • Go to the assembly point : Move to the designated assembly area and stay there so you can be accounted for.

What You Should Do

  • Follow your local fire plan : Obey instructions from fire wardens or emergency staff and follow your department or building’s evacuation procedures.
  • Help others if safe : Assist people who need help (visitors, children, disabled colleagues) only if it does not put you in extra danger.
  • Close doors behind you : Closing fire doors can slow the spread of fire and smoke and protect escape routes.

What You Must Not Do

  • Do not ignore the alarm : Never assume it is a drill or a fault; delay can be critical in a real fire.
  • Do not use lifts : Use stairs instead, as lifts can fail or open onto a smoke-filled or burning floor.
  • Do not go back inside : Do not re-enter the building until emergency services or the person in charge clearly says it is safe.

Extra Notes (Workplaces & Hospitals)

  • In non‑patient or office areas, everyone should evacuate immediately and proceed to the place of safety/assembly point indicated on fire action notices.
  • In specialised areas (like clinical or high‑risk workplaces), staff should still evacuate promptly but follow their specific local evacuation plans and responsibilities.

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