Chiddingfold Cricket Club’s Emergency Procedures must be followed if an incident occurs involving any of the emergency services or a visit to hospital.
Fire
If you discover a fire:
- Close doors and windows to the room
- Raise the alarm by shouting “Fire” loudly and clearly
- Dial 999 or 112 and give details to the emergency services
- Before opening closed doors, check them for heat, which nay indicate a fire behind the door
- Leave the building and go to the assembly point by the practice nets
Important:
You may tackle the fire with an extinguisher or fire blanket, but only if the fire can be extinguished quickly with the minimum risk to yourself.
If a fire alarm is raised:
- Close all doors and windows to the room
- Leave the building and go to the assembly point by the practice nets
Important
Do not stop to collect belongings.
Do not re-enter the building until the Fire Service or a Club official has declared it safe to do so.
Accidents and First Aid
If you have an accident at the Cricket Club:
- Report it immediately to your coach, captain or club official
- Locate a First Aider and identify the nearest First Aid box
- Make sure an accident report form (available in the Pavilion) is completed
If you need First Aid:
- Contact a First Aider or ask someone to do it for you.
- The names of First Aiders are posted on the notice board in the Pavilion.
- If you cannot quickly locate a First Aider, dial 999 or 112 and give details to the emergency services
Any other emergency
Dial 999 or 112 and give details to the emergency services.