Campus Emergency Procedures - Fire
If fire or smoke is discovered anywhere on or about the campus:
- Leave the area where the fire is located, isolating it as well as possible by closing doors and windows around it. DO NOT attempt to retrieve valuables or use elevators.
- Pull the nearest fire alarm. Find a safe location and call 9-911 - Then call Campus Safety at extension 6100 or Facilities Services at 2251 during office hours.
- Never attempt to fight a fire larger than wastebasket size. Even a small fire can generate enough smoke to cause serious injury. never attempt to fight a fire by yourself. Call for help. Always stay between the fire and the exit.
* FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSTRUCTIONS
P* PULL safety pin from the handle
A* AIM at the base of the fire
S* SQUEEZE the trigger handle
S* SWEEP from side to side
- The universal sign for a person trapped in a burning building is to hang clothing or a sheet out the window of the room you are trapped in. The firefighters will know where you are trapped.
- If you are aware that someone is trapped in a burning structure, inform the firefighters immediately. Do not re-enter the building alone. If you are trapped, stay low to the ground as you try to exit. Do not open any doors that feel hot. Use wet towels or clothes to protect yourself from flames and smoke.
- If your clothes catch fire, STOP, DROP, AND ROLL!!!
- All alarms should be taken seriously. If you hear an alarm, evacuate the building.
Building Fire Alarm Systems
Contact: Environmental Health & Safety
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