Fire Emergency

Quick Tip: Go to a safe place and dial 911.

IF YOU HEAR A FIRE ALARM:
When the fire alarm sounds, you must leave the building immediately. Faculty/staff should be prepared to account for their students.

  • Follow emergency evacuation route procedure.
  • Do not use elevators during a fire alarm. Use the nearest stairway.
  • Remain calm and walk. Do not run.
  • Go to the designated meeting place. Once outside the building, keep at least 25 feet away from the building and any emergency vehicles.
  • Notify emergency personnel (dial 911) of any persons with disabilities requiring assistance. Persons with disabilities should go to the nearest stairwell and wait for emergency rescue personnel.
  • Do not enter the building until police or fire personnel have given an “All Clear.” 

IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FIRE IN PROGRESS:

  • Extinguish small fires if you can
  • Locate and activate the nearest fire alarm pull station.
  • Leave the area of fire immediately.
  • Once you have reached an area of safety, dial 911 and report what you observed.

USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
It may be possible to put out a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher.

  • Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station.
  • Do not take unnecessary risks or put yourself in danger.
  • Stay at least six to eight feet away from the fire.
  • Use the PASS procedure to deploy the fire extinguisher:
  • Pull the pin.
  • Aim at the base of the flame.
  • Squeeze the lever.
  • Sweep the extinguisher slowly back and forth.
  • If the fire is not put out by the fire extinguisher, leave the area immediately.