Fire Emergency

Fire Emergency

When Fire or Smoke is Discovered

  1. Safely exit the building through the nearest clear exit. Do not use an elevator.
  2. Upon exiting the building, activate the closest fire alarm pull station if the alarm is not already activated.
  3. IMMEDIATELY exit the building and close any doors behind you. Assist persons with disabilities exit the building.
  4. Contact Campus Safety at x333 as soon as you are a safe distance from the building.
  5. DO NOT re-enter the building until instructed to do so and given the "all clear" from your building coordinator and/or campus safety officers.
If trapped in a room:
  • Place a cloth material around or under door(s) to prevent smoke from entering.
  • Retreat and close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.
  • Be prepared to signal from window, but do not break glass unless absolutely necessary.
If caught in smoke:
  • Drop to hands and knees and crawl to exit.
  • Hold breath as much as possible.
  • Breathe shallowly through nose, and use cloth (shirt or jacket, other) as filter.
If forced to advance through flames:
  • Hold your breath
  • Move quickly
  • Cover head and hair
  • Keep head down and eyes closed as much as possible
If clothing catches fire:
  • STOP, DROP, ROLL !!!!