Fire

1.  Upon discovering a fire, explosion or smoke in a building, activate the fire alarm system if there is one.

2.  After sounding the alarm, call Public Safety and Parking services at (962) 5555 and give:  

    Building Name, Floor, Room Number, Type of Incident

3.  After sounding alarm, attempt to contain a small fire by utilizing available fire extinguishers ONLY IF TRAINED TO DO SO. If the fire is beyond control or involves potentially explosive or hazardous materials, leave the building.

4.  WHEN A FIRE ALARM SOUNDS, COMPLETE EVACUATION IS REQUIRED. Walk, DO NOT RUN to the nearest stairway exit and proceed to ground level. If time permits, close doors and windows on your level. Even if the alarm stops, continue the evacuation and warn others who may attempt to enter the building. No One Is To Enter The Building Unless Authorized By Public Safety and Parking Services or Fire Personnel.

5.  DO NOT USE ELEVATORS DURING A FIRE EMERGENCY.

6.  Evacuate the building and proceed to a safe distance from the building. Leave walks and driveways open for arriving firefighters. Do not return to the building until directed to do so by Public Safety and Parking Services Officers of Fire personnel.

7.  Notify firefighters on the scene if you suspect someone may be trapped inside the building.

A $50.00 fine can be assessed to each person not leaving the building.

DO’s during a fire alarm.

• Leave immediate fire area and close doors behind you.

• Use the stairwells to evacuate the building.

If caught in heavy smoke, take short breaths through your nose, stay near the floor, and move to the exit by crawling.

DON’T’S during a fire alarm.

• DO NOT attempt to fight the fire unless trained to do so.

• DO NOT use elevators.

What Will Happen Next:

• The fire department is notified by the Public Safety Department

• Public Safety Officers prepare for the arrival of fire personnel.

• Firefighters arrive to handle the emergency.

• Public Safety Officers will take a head and name count of evacuees.

• Public Safety Officers will advise evacuees where to go and what to do.