Building Evacuation and Fire Emergencies, What to do in case of fires?

Building Evacuation and Fire Emergencies

* Fire Emergency Response
* Fire Emergencies and Emergency Action Planning
* Fire Extinguishers
* Fire Prevention

Fire Emergency Response

If you discover a fire:

* Alert people in the area of the need to evacuate
* Activate the nearest fire alarm
* Call Public Safety at 911

If a building fire alarm is sounding or you receive notification of a fire emergency:

* Feel the door or doorknob to the hallway with the back of your hand. If it feels hot, do not open it – the fire may be on the other side of the door. If you are trapped, put a cloth or towel under the door to help prevent the entry of smoke. Dial 911 and tell the Public Safety dispatcher your location and telephone extension and that you are trapped in the room and need rescue. Stay on the phone until instructed otherwise.
* If the door is not hot, open it slowly. If the hallway is clear of smoke, walk to the nearest fire exit and evacuate via the nearest stairwell to the street/grade level exit.
* Close doors behind you.
* Do not attempt to use elevators. Elevators are tied to the fire detection system and are not available to occupants once the alarm sounds.
* Assemble at the area designated in your departmental Emergency Action Plan and remain there until instructed by Public Safety or the fire department that it is safe to re-enter the building.

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