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Checklist: Alarm response

Assess report and call right help

§1. Assess what the alarm is

  • 01What type of alarm? (burglary, fire, technical, assault)
  • 02Where does it come from?
  • 03What does the regulation for this specific alarm say?

§2. Approach responsibly

  • 01Do not put yourself in unnecessary danger
  • 02For suspected people present: keep a distance and observe
  • 03In case of fire: prioritize people, alarm and evacuate before extinguishing

§3. Report and call for help

  • 01Call the right help: police (112) if danger, fire department if fire
  • 02Inform emergency centre/customer according to regulations
  • 03Guide help forward and inform what you know

§4. Document

Write an incident report: what, where, when, what you did, and who you called — also in case of false alarm.