Fire

In case of a fire, please follow the following steps:

1. Pull the nearest fire alarm
2. Call 911 & campus police
3. You can attempt to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher

DO NOT ALLOW FIGHTING A FIRE TO INTERFERE WITH YOUR SAFETY & STUDENT SAFETY. DO NOT ENDANGER YOUR OWN LIFE!

4. Use stairwells to leave the building

DO NOT USE ELEVATORS OR BREAK WINDOWS

5. Do not re-enter building(s) until directed by emergency personnel
6. Alert other people as you evacuate and provide assistance to others if necessary

If you are trapped in a room:

1. Place cloth under/around door to prevent smoke from entering
2. Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire
3. Do not open or break windows
4. Be prepared to signal your location through the window

If you are caught in smoke:

1. Drop to your hands and knees and crawl
2. Hold your breath as much as possible
3. Breathe through a filter (shirt, jacket, etc.)
4. Breathe through your nose

How to use a fire extinguisher

P     Pull the safety pin from the handle

A     Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire

S     Squeeze the trigger handle

S     Sweep the spray from side to side