FIRE

ON-CAMPUS EMERGENCY Ext. #5555
OFF-CAMPUS EMERGENCY #911 (dial 9 first if using an on-campus      phone)
HEALTH SERVICES Ext. #7329

IN ALL CASES OF FIRE, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY!

1. Know the location of fire extinguishers, fire exits, and alarm systems in your area and know how to use them. Training and information is available through the Department of Public Safety/Campus Police at extension # 7225.

2. If a minor fire appears controllable, IMMEDIATELY contact the fire department and Public Safety/Campus Police. Using a fire extinguisher, promptly direct the charge toward the base of the flame.

3. If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm. ALL BUILDING ALARMS REPORT BACK TO PUBLIC SAFETY/CAMPUS POLICE. You should also report the fire alarm by phone (ext. #5555).

4. Where there are large fires that do not appear controllable, IMMEDIATELY notify the fire department and Public Safety/Campus Police. Then evacuate all rooms, closing all doors to confine the fire and reduce oxygen.
DO NOT LOCK DOORS!

5. When the building evacuation alarm is sounded and emergency exists. Walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.

6. ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES EXIT THE BUILDING! DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS DURING A FIRE. Smoke is the greatest danger in a fire. Stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic.

7. Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets,
fire lanes, hydrants and walkways clear for emergency crews.

8. If requested, assist Emergency crews as necessary.

9. A campus Emergency Command Post may be set up near the emergency site. Keep clear of the Command Post unless you have official business.

10. DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless told to do so by a college official.

NOTE: If you become trapped in a building during a fire and a window is available, place an article of clothing (shirt, coat, etc.) outside the window as a marker for rescue crews. If there is no window, stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic. Shout at regular intervals to alert emergency crews of your location. DO NOT PANIC!

REMEMBER: Should you inhale smoke or other toxins, the symptoms may not be readily apparent. You should notify Public Safety/Campus Police and seek medical attention.

IMPORTANT: After an evacuation report to your designated assembly area. Stay there to receive instruction. The Senior Building Emergency Coordinator may require an accurate head count or roll call depending on the circumstances of the evacuation.