Instructions in the event of a fire 

The Hirer is deemed the “Responsible Person” and is designated the person in charge of the Club Premises during your hire.

The name of each person attending your event must be noted where practicable.

In the event of a Fire, sound the alarm. The “Responsible Person” will instruct all persons to leave the premises using the nearest available Emergency Exit and to muster together as soon as possible at the Harbour Masters office.

A Roll Call must be taken and everyone using the club premises for your hire period must be accounted for  (where it has been practicable for attendees to be noted).

No matter how small the fire, CALL THE FIRE BRIGADE ON 999. Give this address: Watermouth Yacht Club, Watermouth Harbour, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, EX34 9SJ.

The Responsible Person should ensure that once the premises are vacated, members of the public do not re-enter the building under any circumstances.

On the arrival of the Fire Brigade, the Responsible Person should inform the Officer in Charge that a Roll Call has been taken and all persons are safe / there are missing persons /it is not known if there are missing persons.

Attempts to extinguish the outbreak of the fire with the firefighting equipment within the premises should only be attempted if it is considered safe to do so. If in any doubt, vacate the building immediately.

Once all the above steps have been carried out, the WYC committee must be informed as soon as possible.

All incidents, however small, must be reported to the WYC committee.