Vigil voice alarm put to the test

Latest News Tue, Mar 22, 2016 5:03 PM

Vigil voice alarm put to the test

On Sunday (30th September) a full scale training exercise took place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

The stands were filled by volunteers playing the part of the panicking crowds. Fake smoke, mock injuries and people looking for loved ones set up a challenging role for the Greater Manchester Firefighters and Police.

The VIGIL voice alarm system was activated, triggering pre-recorded messages to inform and guide the crowds. The systems emergency and fire microphones were used to broadcast live information ensuring everyone was up-to-date with the situation and how they should react.

Dave Unsworth, Northern Sales Person for Baldwin Boxall, was at the event and, seated in the control room, had a full view of the unfolding exercise. Dave said I took part in a staged major disaster at the Etihad Stadium home of Manchester City FC and can report that the VIGIL VA system did its bit perfectly. The morning consisted of a small fire which escalated to a major fire and then serious casualties and the whole thing being compounded by fans trying to escape and fans (actors) causing a general nuisance by being rowdy or trying to get to areas which may endanger their lives.

A most interesting day although being there on a Sunday at 8.00 am was the down side!

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