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Interactive Fire Alarm Training

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Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

Which Region Are You Located?

GB
NI
ROI

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

NI
Holywood Health Clinic
Ardmore
Site 2 (Firfields)
Site 4 (Mivan
Crumlin Health Clinic
Science Park
Lisburn Health Clinic
Site 6 (Redlands)
Laurelbank
Derry Health Clinic

Testing fire alarm panels on a weekly basis and conducting fire drills are a legal requiement under fire safety legislation.This training will provide you with a guide on the following:

How to Complete Weekly Testing
How to Complete a Fire Drill

What to Do During an Unexpected Activation

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What You'll Need:
Reset Key
Break Glass Unit
Log Book
Fire Alarm Panel
Zone Plan

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
! Before You Begin !
In order to avoid any unnecessary evacuations or disruption, we recommend that an email is sent to reception so they can advise the sites DG group of when fire alarm testing will occur.
Call the Security Team on Extension 10451, provide the building name and what time you will be testing. This is so they are aware that this is not a real incident

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Turn the key to "Test" Mode
This will cause the panel to emit a repeated "beep". This is to ensure that Test Mode is not left on once testing is complete
CODE 1234
Pick a zone to test

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Your panel is now on TEST mode
CODE 1234

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
CODE 1234
CODE 1234
Choose a zone to test, and choose a break glass unit in this area
The display panel will state a message "XXXX"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Go to a break glass within the chosen zone
CODE 1234
Press firmly on the perspex cover on the Break Glass Unit
The plastic panel will twist

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Go to a break glass within the choosen zone
CODE 1234
Press firmly on the perspex cover on the Break Glass Unit
The plastic panel will twist

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
CODE 1234

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The fire alarms will then sound showing that system is in good working order
A red light will appear on the break glass indicating that it has been activated

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing

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Go the the fire alarm panel
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Zone 1

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CODE 1234
Check that the correct zone is displayed by checking both the zone plan and the panel
CODE 1234

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Zone 1

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
CODE 1234

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If everything is feeding back, reset the break glass using the reset key

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing

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The perspex cover will reset and the light will turn off
CODE 1234

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If the break glass hasn't been reset before the panel has been silenced the alarms will reactivate

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Please note that the panel has a 7 minute timer. If more than 7 minutes has elapsed between initially inputting password and making your way back, you will be asked to input the password again
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Enter Password: XXXX
Zone 1
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
CODE 1234
If all ok, firmly press "Silence/Resound" once
Press "Mute Buzzer"
Press "Accept"
Press "System Reset"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Please note that the panel has a 7 minute timer. If more than 7 minutes has elapsed between initially inputting password and making your way back, you will be asked to input the password again
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Enter Password: XXXX
Zone 1
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
CODE 1234
If all ok, firmly press "Silence/Resound" once
Press "Mute Buzzer"
Press "Accept"
Press "System Reset"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Please note that the panel has a 7 minute timer. If more than 7 minutes has elapsed between initially inputting password and making your way back, you will be asked to input the password again
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Enter Password: 1XXX
Zone 1
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
CODE 1234
If all ok, firmly press "Silence/Resound" once
Press "Mute Buzzer"
Press "Accept"
Press "System Reset"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Please note that the panel has a 7 minute timer. If more than 7 minutes has elapsed between initially inputting password and making your way back, you will be asked to input the password again
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Enter Password: 12XX
Zone 1
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
CODE 1234
If all ok, firmly press "Silence/Resound" once
Press "Mute Buzzer"
Press "Accept"
Press "System Reset"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Please note that the panel has a 7 minute timer. If more than 7 minutes has elapsed between initially inputting password and making your way back, you will be asked to input the password again
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Enter Password: 123X
Zone 1
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
CODE 1234
If all ok, firmly press "Silence/Resound" once
Press "Mute Buzzer"
Press "Accept"
Press "System Reset"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Please note that the panel has a 7 minute timer. If more than 7 minutes has elapsed between initially inputting password and making your way back, you will be asked to input the password again
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Enter Password: 1234
Zone 1
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
CODE 1234
If all ok, firmly press "Silence/Resound" once
Press "Mute Buzzer"
Press "Accept"
Press "System Reset"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Please note that the panel has a 7 minute timer. If more than 7 minutes has elapsed between initially inputting password and making your way back, you will be asked to input the password again
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Password Accepted
Zone 1
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
CODE 1234
If all ok, firmly press "Silence/Resound" once
Press "Mute Buzzer"
Press "Accept"
Press "System Reset"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

17

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Please note that the panel has a 7 minute timer. If more than 7 minutes has elapsed between initially inputting password and making your way back, you will be asked to input the password again
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Password Accepted
Zone 1
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
CODE 1234
If all ok, firmly press "Silence/Resound" once
Press "Mute Buzzer"
Press "Accept"
Press "System Reset"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

17

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Please note that the panel has a 7 minute timer. If more than 7 minutes has elapsed between initially inputting password and making your way back, you will be asked to input the password again
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Password Accepted
Zone 1
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
CODE 1234
If all ok, firmly press "Silence/Resound" once
Press "Mute Buzzer"
Press "Accept"
Press "System Reset"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
Please note that the panel has a 7 minute timer. If more than 7 minutes has elapsed between initially inputting password and making your way back, you will be asked to input the password again
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Panel Operating As Normal
Zone 1
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
If required, input the Panel Password and press "✓"
CODE 1234
If all ok, firmly press "Silence/Resound" once
Press "Mute Buzzer"
Press "Accept"
Press "System Reset"

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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Wait for the panel to reset
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Panel Operating As Normal
Zone 1

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CODE 1234
Turn the test key back to normal mode

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Turn the test key back to normal mode

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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Wait for the panel to reset
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Panel Operating As Normal
Zone 1

19

CODE 1234
Turn the test key back to normal mode

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Turn the test key back to normal mode

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

The fire alarm panel has now been fully reset!
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Panel Operating As Normal
Zone 1
CODE 1234

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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Record the test in the fire alarm log book

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

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Record the test in the fire alarm log book

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing
! After the Test !
Call the Security Team on Extension 10451 and let them know testing is complete
If there were any issues with the panel, contact a member of the facilities team via fire.intruder@randox.com

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

You Now Know How to Complete Weekly Alarm Testing!

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Fire Drills

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Fire Drills
Fire drills are a legal requirement and will be carried out twice a year, once in January and another in July. The H&S Department will contact the Fire Safety Teams when these are due The only differences between a weekly fire alarm test and a drill is that its a surprise to the staff meaning they must evacuate the building and wait at the assembly point for a roll call.

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Fire Drills

@FireTeam

@You
Fav time of the year!! Can't wait xo
Fire Drill @ 12PM Tues??

Contact the other fire officers in the area to arrange for a suitable data and time to schedule the fire drill

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Fire Drills
FYI, we're completing a fire drill in Building 82 at 12PM

Call the Security Team on Extension 10451, provide the building name and what time you will be testing. This is so they are aware that this is not a real incident

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Fire Drills
CODE 1234
Click HERE for a full refresher on how to operate the panel

Set off the panel in the same way that the weekly tests are conducted

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Fire Drills

Let the alarms ring until the area has cleared

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Fire Drills
CODE 1234
Click HERE for a full refresher on how to reset the panel

After everyone has been evacuated, reset the fire panel back to normal mode

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Fire Drills

All G?

Loved every second!!

The fire officer should go outside and inform the wardens that staff can return to the building

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Fire Drills

Record evidence of the drill in the log book, fill out the fire drill record (14784-HS) and return to healthandsafety.admin@randox.com

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

How to Complete Fire Drills

Record evidence of the drill in the log book, fill out the fire drill record (14784-HS) and return to healthandsafety.admin@randox.com.

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

You Now Know How to Complete a Fire Drill!

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to Do During an Unexpected Activation

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
If the fire alarm bells sound unexpectedly you must go to your panel

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
DATE RANDOX BUILDING FIRE
Zone 1
CODE 1234
Check the zone shown on the panel and go to that location to look for signs of fire

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
Check the zone shown on the panel and go to that location to look for signs of fire

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
It's a real fire, can you call the fire and rescue service?
If the fire is REAL
02894451014

OR

Contact Security 10451 (EXT) or 02894451014 (TEL) and let them know that it is a REAL FIRE the fire brigade IS required

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation

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If the fire is REAL
yay

Its real lol

The fire officer should go outside and inform the wardens that the fire is real and staff should remain outside until further notice

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
If the fire is REAL

Wait for the arrival of the fire and rescue service

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

You Now Know What To Do Should There be a Real Fire

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
If there is a FALSE ALARM
FYI, it's a false alarm :)
02894451014

OR

Contact Security 10451 (EXT) or 02894451014 (TEL) and let them know that it is a FALSE ALARM and the fire brigade is NOT required

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
If there is a FALSE ALARM
Dust
Smoke
Cobwebs

Remove the source of the false activation if applicable

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
If there is a FALSE ALARM
CODE 1234
Click HERE for a full refresher on how to reset the panel

Once the source of activation has been removed, reset your fire alarm panel

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
If there is a FALSE ALARM

Record evidence of the activation in the log book, fill out the fire drill record (14784-HS) and return to healthandsafety.admin@randox.com

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
If there is a FALSE ALARM

Fab news!!

Come back in

The fire officer should then go outside and inform the wardens that staff can return to the building

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

What to do During an Unexpected Alarm Activation
If there is a FALSE ALARM

Record evidence of the activation in the log book, fill out the fire drill record (14784-HS) and return to healthandsafety.admin@randox.com

Fire Alarm Panel Simulator Training

You Now Know What to do During a False Activation!