Emergencies

Fire

Raise the alarm by

  1. Breaking the nearest break-glass unit on the fire alarm system;
  2. Informing Campus Protection at 021 650 2222 / 3;
  3. Informing the emergency controller of the area.

Determine

  1. The location of the fire;
  2. The seriousness of the fire.

Apply

  1. Basic fire-fighting procedures if possible;
  2. Evacuation procedures if necessary.

Co-operate

  1. Assemble at the emergency control point.
  2. Obey all instructions from the buildings emergency controller.
  3. Be available to give assistance to emergency services personnel.

Fire Department: 021 535 1100 (speed dial 8018)

Please report any incident that happens on the campus to CPS - even if there is no injury or damage. UCT will need to investigate the incident in order to prevent a similar occurrence.

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