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QSAC Emergency Evacuation Procedures
from 2021 GPS Track and Field Championships (12 October)
by The Great Public Schools' Association of Queensland (GPS)
QSAC EmergencyEvacuationProcedures
QSACGRANDSTANDS KESSELSROAD NATHAN - ,
FIREWARNINGSYSTEM
The Emergency Warning System for the Western Grandstand is controlled at the Fire Control Centre located in the Main Entry Foyer. This system can be activated automatically by thefire detection system (smoke and heat detectors orfire sprinklers) or manually by the Venue Management Staff. QSAC In the event of an emergency requiring action on the part of the public then a announcement and the sounding of the Alert tone PA ‘ ’ BARPBARP will occur. Should an evacuation be ordered the sound you will hear is ‘WHOOP WHOOP’. All persons having a portable intercom will (under normal circumstances) be given instruction over the hand piece prior to any public announcement. EVACUATIONPROCEDURES When instructions are given or on hearing the Alert tone ‘ ’ BARPBARP you must prepare for an evacuation. The event controller is to announce that all activities should be held up until further notice and that Supervising Staffare to return to their School’s marshalling area. The Event Controller will receive and or provide further directions from the Chief Fire Warden via the 2 way radio provided.
ANYADVICETHEPUBLICREQUIREWILL BEGIVENOVERTHE BROADCASTSYSTEM.
TOCALLFIREBRIGADEDIAL000 or 112 MOBILE
When the order to evacuate is given or when hearing the Evacuation tone . ‘ ’ WHOOPWHOOP The Event Controller is to announce that an evacuation of the Grandstands is required and that all persons are to move directly through the gates, away to clear open space as indicated on the plan as an Assembly Area. (The playingfield can only be considered an Assembly Area as an alternate if directed by the Chief Fire Warden.)
