Fire Evacuation Procedure

Should a fire occur in the barns

  1. First Call 911 (make sure that there is not a lot of calls to 911)

  2. Advise Fire department of fire in the barn area and they should come in at Bully’s Gate (East side or the North East Gate of the Exhibition Grounds

  3. Send a person to direct fire truck where to go

  4. Have a person(s) make sure the gates on the perimeter of the track are closed.

    Gates:

    • At 7 Furlong (where tractors are)

    • At the gap across from the Livestock Complex (Blue Barn)

    • 3 Gates at the campground (300 yd & 5 ½ Furlong & 6 Furlong)

    • At the Paddock

  5. If it is safe to go to barns put the horses on the racetrack. A blanket or jacket over the horses head may help remove them from the barn.

  6. Make sure Fire Department has access to fire hydrants no other vehicle traffic other than Emergency Services vehicles should be present.

Once the Fire Department arrives, they will be in charge of the fire situation and race track personal would help under the direction of the fire        department.