They classified the fire drill in the Alfaloc group’s headquarters building as a success!
On March 19, Alfaloc carefully tested all the necessary safety measures to face a possible fire at its facilities. The team, for its part, classified the fire drill in the Alfaloc group’s headquarters building as a real success.
Initially, the fire warning system (simulation) activated the signal on the electrical panel, which required an immediate and coordinated response. Then, the 44 employees evacuated the building in less than two minutes, demonstrating agility. During the process, the team proceeded to unlock the fire doors, gates and exit doors, thus testing and evaluating all safety mechanisms. Therefore, the fire drill at Alfaloc’s headquarters not only demonstrated efficiency, but also evidenced a strong spirit of immediate resolution in a risky situation. In addition, the exercise strengthened the team’s ability to deal with emergencies. Consequently, he emphasized the importance of well-defined protocols to ensure the safety of all employees.
After the training actions in firefighting, as well as the creation of prevention and action plans, in addition to other training on topics such as first aid, the team promptly carried out a comprehensive test of the measures implemented, which obtained remarkably successful results.
Conducting fire drills regularly plays an absolutely crucial role in ensuring safety in companies. These exercises not only prepare employees to act effectively in emergency situations, but also significantly minimize the risk of panic and accidents. In addition, drills allow you to accurately identify any flaws in evacuation plans and safety systems, enabling early corrections before actual incidents occur. In addition, the continuous practice of these exercises reinforces collective awareness about the importance of fire safety and consistently strengthens the culture of prevention, ensuring that everyone knows exactly what to do to protect both lives and property. In this way, the fire drill at Alfaloc’s headquarters proved to be an essential exercise.
We can only thank the Volunteer Fire Department of Marinha Grande, and its Interim Commander, Mário Canelha da Silva and Chief Hugo Prista.
