Carrying out an Alarm Investigation

When carrying out an alarm investigation the following points should help you to remain safe and help you gather evidence of a fire.

• Where possible, investigate in pairs.
• Have another member of staff at the alarm panel and remain in contact (mobile phone or short range radio)
• Gather any information from staff, or the alarm panel, to indicate where your search should be
• When investigating look for smoke, listen for unusual crackling noises, and unusually hot areas
• Before opening any doors, feel the door with the back of your hand, as high up the door as you can reach, for signs of heat. If it is hot do not open the door.
• Remember you are looking for signs of a fire, not a fire itself.

At any time if you suspect or find a fire, get out and call the fire and rescue service on 999.