Sometime over the next few weeks we will be having a fire drill. The drill will be announced ON THE DAY and not before. However, it will take place during the second service, and after the children have left for their groups. During the drill the building will be evacuated with the EXCEPTION, for safety reasons, of those with limited mobility.
In the event of an actual fire, Stewards will assist those with mobility issues to exit the building safely. If you normally only come to the first service we will ask on the day if you can possibly stay for the second so that as many people as possible are aware of the procedure.
Please read the fire safety notice at the back of church and be aware of all fire exits and routes. Children will be evacuated with their groups (please see the notice for parents on the notice). On the morning of the drill you will be informed of what you need to do in order to evacuate, including which exit to use from where you are sitting.
There are notices in all rooms with full evacuation procedures and fire exit routes from each room with diagrams. In order to comply with health and safety regulations we will need to have annual updates of fire safety procedures (without evacuation) and have a full evacuation every few years.
If you have any questions please speak to Kate.