In case of fire or explosion, activate the building alarm, and call 911. If the fire appears to be controllable, try to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. If you can't extinguish the fire, leave the building!
Fire alarms
If a fire alarm sounds in a building, all occupants of the building must leave via the nearest safe exit. Before leaving, please close any windows if it is safe to do so, and make sure to close any doors on the way out. An activated fire alarm indicates a fire or other emergency condition, or it may be a drill or a false alarm. In any case, all occupants of a building are required to leave the building when an alarm is activated.
Don't panic, but remember the following:
- Know the location of fire extinguishers, fire exits, and alarm pull boxes in your area. Every campus building is equipped with fire extinguishers in the hallways, lobbies, selected classrooms, and in the mechanical rooms.
- Do not use elevators.
- When using a fire extinguisher, aim the extinguishing agent at the base of the flame.
If you're trapped
- Call 911, report your location in the building, and if possible, place an article of clothing outside your window or door as a rescue marker.
- If you're in an area filling with smoke, stay near the floor where air is less toxic. If possible, block the bottom of the door with clothing or bedding.
- At regular intervals, shout as loudly as possible to alert rescue crews to your location.
