A fire evacuation exercise has been played out at HMP Isle of Wight this afternoon (Wednesday).
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and HM Prison Service have been involved in the drill testing the response plans to a fire at the prison in Newport.
The exercise saw emergency services descend on the prison at around 14:00, with fake smoke deployed to create a realistic environment. Fire cover was maintained elsewhere on the Island with appliances brought over from the mainland.
The scenario involved a fire within the prison, with the need to evacuate inmates.
It was in 2015 that a serious fire broke out at Albany, resulting in a major incident being declared. Prisoners were unable to evacuate as they were locked in their cells at the time, which led to more than 15 prisoners being injured – including 1 who received CPR inside A wing of House Block 15.
Last year the Ministry of Justice settled out of court with 20 prisoners who said they suffered physical and psychological harm as a result of the blaze in February 2015.
How many have now escaped?. Now they know how it all works maybe one or two will try their luck, nice weather for them!.
seem to remember the prisoners started that fire so why do the taxpayers have to pay them compensation.
Should of set the prison on fire for real and let them all Burn.Safe the tax payers millions each year and save the misery that these Vile creatures cause to decent folk.
Personally I’d prefer them to be raped and decapitated on a livestream
Some of the prisoners were quite badly shaken on the night of the fire. They were all evacuated to the gymnasium, except the idiot who started it and anyone who needed treatment possibly, and you could plainly see who had been nearest the fire because they were marked heavily by the smoke. A terrifying experience for all though, no doubt. One prisoner was immaculate – couldn’t have been anywhere near the fire, probably downstairs from it I would imagine. He looked like he was ready for a visit, laughing and joking with everyone. As soon as the team who give out the methadone turned up, he wrapped a blanket around himself and tried to look as sad and stressed as he could. Quite a performance. Some of the officers should have got medals.
These people are treated much better than our pensioners they seem to be doted on in every aspect in their free hotel .