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.