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All English Nature reserves and offices have fire plans, which set out actions to be taken in the event of a fire. These define areas of high risk, list the action procedures and show staff contacts and emergency telephone numbers.

Please ensure that you are familiar with the fire plan and/or evacuation procedures for the place where you are volunteering.

Fire outdoors
If you see a fire whilst volunteering on a National Nature Reserve:
  Remember, your safety is the first priority
  Do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself. Contact the Fire Brigade immediately. In an emergency dial 999. Contact the Site Manager as soon as you can
  If you can, prepare for the arrival of the Fire Brigade at the pre-arranged meeting point by unlocking gates etc.
  When the Fire Brigade arrives, tell them briefly what has happened and point out any valuable feature (for example, the nest site of rare breeding birds) that may need a special effort to protect
  Follow any fire action instructions given to you by the Site Management staff or the Fire Brigade
     
Fire indoors
If you see a fire whilst volunteering in an English Nature office:
  Remember your safety is the first priority
  Do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself
  Raise the alarm
  Exit the building by the nearest safe exit
  Do not stop to collect belongings and do not use lifts
  Assemble with other staff and volunteers at the designated meeting point
  Do not re-enter the building until expressly authorised to do so
  Follow any fire instructions given to you by English Nature staff or the Fire Brigade

If you have any questions about fire safety, contact your Area Team.

 
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