Previously we have spoken both about fire safety and security at large events. Now, it’s time to look into another topic in this genre, large event fire safety.

How can you ensure that everyone at your large event stays safe in the event of a fire?

This is a topic that is not highly spoken about, it seems as if people do not believe fires will occur at large events. But truth be told, fires do occur at large events, and in some cases, it can be more common as there are more people around! So, how can you keep such a large number of people safe during a fire at a large event?

Clear Signage
One of the best ways to ensure fire safety is kept clear at large events is clear signage. These signs should be showing all event goers where the nearest fire exits are, directions to meeting points, and the quickest routes out of the area. It can be difficult to move a lot of people safely so having clear signage will make it easier.

Constantly Voice Fire Safety Tips
If you are hosting a large event, you will likely have some form of microphone and speaker that will allow someone to speak to everyone at the event. This is best to be used for fire safety tips as it will ensure people are hearing. You should try to speak these tips every hour or so, as this will help them to stay in peoples minds for longer.

Remain Calm
If you are the event manager or a steward at a large event it is vital that you remain calm in the event of the fire. Remeber your priority is everyone else so you need to ensure you remain calm and get as many people as possible to safety whilst not putting your life at risk.