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Fire
Response
to Fire or Suspected Fire
- If
a burning odor or smoke is present, pull a fire alarm to activate the
fire alarm system.
- If
possible, shut off gas in your area.
- If
you can help control the fire without personal danger and have
received training, take action with available fire extinguisher or
fire hose. If not, leave the area.
- Never
allow the fire to come between you and an exit.
Leave
the building, checking as you leave to make sure everyone has left the
immediate area. Close doors behind you to confine the fire.
- Once
you have evacuated the building, dial 285-1111 and report the location
of the fire and the material burning if known. Report this information
to fire and police personnel as they arrive.
Response
to Audible Fire Alarms
- If
the audible fire alarm sounds, shut off any gas in your area, and evacuate the building.
- Leave
immediately; do not delay to locate personal items.
- Try
to make sure that all members of your department hear the alarm and
evacuate the area by quickly checking nearby restrooms, copier rooms,
storage rooms, etc. as you exit.
- Use
the nearest stairway. Do not use the elevator.
- If
requested, accompany and assist persons with disabilities.
- Shut
all doors behind you as you go. Closed doors can slow the spread of
fire and smoke.
- Evacuate
as quickly as possible but in an orderly manner. Do not push or shove.
- Once
outside, move at least 100 feet from the building.
- Meet
at a predetermined location to account for all members of your unit.
- Return
to the building only when given the "all clear" by
university police or other proper emergency personnel. Do NOT assume
that when the audible alarm ceases it is safe to enter the building.
There are many possible reasons for the alarm to stop sounding.
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