MSO fire procedures

MSO fire wardens

Print version of Fire Wardens Poster (PDF)

Assembly points and safe shelter

The following are the nominated assembly points in the event of a fire on site for MSO. Note that when sheltering from a bush fire, a modern building with a fire sprinkler system is the safest place to be. Make sure windows are closed and stay away from doors and windows while the fire passes.

• If the fire is contained within a building, evacuate to the buildings designated assembly area.
• If the fire is a bush fire, and the buildings are not burning, assemble on the grassed area between Reception and the Duffield Building to await further instruction from the Chief Fire Warden.

Being prepared

The following table is intended to detail the procedures to be followed by RSAA staff to make sure we are all ready for fire emergencies. The procedures are intended to clarify responsibilities for, and timing of, various actions leading up to a fire season, during the season and in the event of any local fire emergencies.

	Green (Before fire season)	Yellow (Fire season started)	Orange (High fire danger)	Red (Fires sighted nearby)	Evacuation (Likely danger to site)
People	Assign and notify responsible parties with backup personnel Review Chain of Command for each site	Staff review of all procedures Begin log of all absences of responsible personnel, with clearly announced second-in-command	Round-the-clock alert responsibility assigned	No public access to site Record all entry and departure from site	Evacuate site if instructed by Chief Fire Warden or Local Authorities
Site	Bush clearing, burning off Water supply and pump testing Review Evacuation Procedures Ongoing SSO Fire Team training		Double-check power, water, fire extinguishers		Erect barriers on access roads
Buildings & domes	Extinguisher sufficiency and testing Conduct Building Evacuation Drill	Special Procedures to shut down rooms, buildings and domes			Close up buildings
Scientific equipment, telescopes & other assets	Review & update lists of assets		Fire-proof stowage at night	Documented removal of items from site Safe stowage of other items	Turn off power to unnecessary equipment & lighting Shutdown all computers
Records	Hardcopy & electronic document backup	Review & update backed-up computer file systems		All important documents off site Current set of backup tapes off site	Remove backup tapes if possible
Communication	Review emergency contact numbers Review contact & notification system	Liaise with ANU Fire & Safety Officer	Notify site tenants & and residents	Notify site tenants & and residents	Contact ANU Security Enact Contact & Notification System Advise site tenants & and residents to leave