Emergency Information & Planning

Fire Emergency

If you discover or suspect smoke or a fire:

YOU SHOULD:

• Sound Alarm – Pull lever on nearest red fire alarm call box.
• Dial 911.
• Give:
• Exact location of fire, including specific building name and room number/campus location.
• Your name and telephone number.
• Give description of fire (what’s burning, size of fire).
• If you’re not in immediate danger, assist others needing help.
• Leave the building, using stairwells/evacuation route.  DO NOT use elevators.
• Close, but DO NOT lock doors.
• Wait near building entrance to give fire department personnel directions to the site of the fire.
• Once individuals are assembled in a safe distance from the building, account for all people known to have been in your area at the time of the alarm activation. Is everyone out?

If you are in a burning building:

• Stay close to the floor. If possible, place wet towel over nose and mouth.
• Touch doors before exiting. If doors are hot, DO NOT open. Attempt to exit through alternative exit or window.
• If exit is not possible, open windows. Hang something available such as clothing from the window and call for help.
• DO NOT panic, DO NOT attempt to fight the fire, DO NOT block entrances.