Structure Fire Procedures

Report the Fire

Upon discovery of an actual fire

• Determine the scope of the fire.
• Dial 911 from a campus telephone.
• Give dispatcher the location of the fire as well as any circumstances. University Police Department will notify the Fire Department.
• Pull a fire alarm in the area.

Attempt to put out the fire with an extinguisher, if it is safe to do so. Always evacuate the building when the fire alarm is activated and there is an immediate threat to safety.

Evacuate

• DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS - Use the stairs.
• Assist disabled persons to exit the building safely.
• Report the location, age, and capabilities of anyone trapped or unable to evacuate the building to the-Building Marshal / Floor Marshal, or Police.
• Floor Marshals will check the building for the presence of fire or smoke, as they evacuate the occupants. Assemble at the Evacuation Site.
• Assemble at the evacuation site specified for your building (See Emergency Evacuation Site Map) and await further information and instructions.
• Check in with a Building Marshal /Floor/Marshal at your evacuation site.