Fire Response Steps
What to do in a Campus Fire
One way to prepare for fire emergencies is to know the
different types of fire extinguishers and be trained in
their use. Under no circumstances should an employee
attempt to extinguish a fire, unless the employee has
already been trained in the use of fire extinguishers.
You can also prepare for a fire emergency by
knowing your building’s evacuation plan, and
by learning first aid.
| Know Your Fire Extinguishers |
| Type A Green |
Paper & wood |
| Type B Red |
Flammable liquids & gas |
| Type C Blue |
Electrical & appliances |
| Type ABC |
Paper, flammable liq. & elec. |
| Type D |
Certain metals |
IF A FIRE ALARM IS ACTIVATED
- Evacuate building immediately; close doors behind you.
- DO NOT try to save belongings, files, or equipment.
- DO NOT go to the basement.
- DO NOT use elevators.
- Help people with disabilities (non-wheelchair) leave building.
- Lead disabled persons to nearest enclosed stairwell and ensure that the doors
leading to the stairwell are securely closed.
- Tell Fire personnel or University Police the location of persons in wheelchairs.
- Non-ambulatory persons in the tunnels or basement level should go by tunnel to an
adjacent building and then exit (or go directly outdoors if exit is at ground level).
- Proceed to the designated meeting point at least 300 feet away from the building.
- Stay clear of firefighting equipment.
- If you activated the fire alarm, meet with Fire or Police personnel to identify the
location of smoke or fire.
IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE
- Evacuate building immediately.
- DO NOT use elevators.
- Activate the closest fire alarm as you exit, if possible.
- Call 911 on a campus phone (or 775-2111 from a cell phone), if possible.
- Use fire extinguisher ONLY IF trained in its proper use.
IF IN DOUBT ABOUT THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE FIRE
- Evacuate building immediately.
- DO NOT use elevators.
- Activate the closest fire alarm as you exit, if possible.
- Call 911 on a campus phone (or 775-2111 from a cell phone), if possible..
- Stay clear of the building and emergency equipment.
- Do not reenter the building until instructed by Fire or Police personnel.
IF YOUR CLOTHES CATCH ON FIRE
- STOP whatever you are doing; do not run
- DROP to the ground
- ROLL to smother flames
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