Question

11. How can a hotel take a proactive stance on fire safety?

Answer 1

Proactive security measures and preparedness would involve the consideration of both prevention and quick action. This would mean that the hotel upgrades its fire security measures to the current industry standard and has a centralized control system that is being constantly monitored providing immediate access and mobile control to the staff. The hotel can create a special team that deals with these risks and emergencies, train them appropriately and provide them autonomous control if this situation occurs. Being that proactive control would require that actions are conducted based on a specific plan, creating a document that underlines all the control aspects is necessary and should be conducted by industry professionals under supervision. Next, fire safety drills should be conducted for every employee to know their position and their place in the security structure so that communications are not disrupted when risks occur and the plan is followed without further instructions.