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Fire

Upon the discovery of a fire, explosion, or smoke in a building, activate the fire alarm and/or notify occupants of the possible danger.

  • Call 911 and provide the address, building name, and floor of the fire or smoke
  • Contact Campus Safety and provide the same information as above.
  • Immediately evacuate the building using your preplanned evacuation routes.
  • Do not use elevators.
  • If possible, provide assistance to mobility impaired individuals.
  • If it is not possible for you to assist these individuals, call Campus Safety or your local emergency contact.
  • Do not attempt to extinguish the fire.
  • Once out of the building, gather at the preplanned rally point.
  • Do not re-enter the building or leave the campus until told to do so by Campus Safety or your local emergency contact.
  • If someone is injured during the fire or evacuation, call 911 and then Campus Safety.
  • Report damage to the appropriate campus contact.