Fire

If you spot a fire or smoke that you suspect indicates a fire, CALL 911.
Identify yourself.
Give the location of the fire.
Notify Campus Security and the Executive Director of Campus Services at the earliest possible opportunity.
If the Executive Director of Campus Services is unavailable, notify the Executive Vice President at the earliest possible opportunity.
Know the location of fire extinguishers, fire exits, and alarm systems in your area and know how to use them.
Maintaining the safety of every employee and student on campus is the top priority. Bearing that in mind, if a minor fire appears controllable, call 911 and then use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. Remember to direct the charge toward the base of the flame. After the fire is extinguished, notify Campus Security unless they are already on the scene of the fire.
If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm. Caution: The building alarms ring only in some buildings; you must report the fire by phone to Campus Security.
If a fire is controlled without calling 911, Campus Security should still be notified.
On large fires that do not appear controllable, IMMEDIATELY call 911. Then evacuate all rooms, closing all doors to confine fire and reduce oxygen. DO NOT LOCK DOORS! As soon as possible, notify Security and the Executive Director of Campus Services.
When notified of fire, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.
Everyone is expected to evacuate campus building(s) in all alarm situations. Please see the Evacuation Assembly Areas for details.
ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN EXITING THE BUILDING! Smoke is the greatest danger in a fire, so stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic.
Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep street, fire lanes, hydrants, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.
Follow all instructions of emergency response teams.
An Emergency Command Post may be set up near the emergency site. To facilitate emergency operations, please stay away from the Command Post unless you have official business.
DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless you are given the “all clear” signal by the appropriate university personnel. The signal that the staff and students can return to an evacuated building will be initiated by emergency response personnel. Once the Emergency Director receives the “all clear” signal, he or she will communicate this to the Building Runners, who will notify evacuated staff and students that they can return to the building.