FIRE
FIRE
IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE
- Remain calm!
- If safe to do so, immediately exit the building, closing the doors behind you.
- DO NOT use elevators during an evacuation.
- As you evacuate the building, activate the nearest pull station to activate the building’s fire alarm system.
- Close doors behind you as you evacuate.
- Once safely outside the building, report the fire to Safety & Security (315) 229-5555 or x5555.
ONCE THE FIRE ALARM IS ACTIVATED
- Use the back of your hand to feel closed doors. DO NOT open the door if it is hot.
- If your door is cool to the touch, open it slowly.
- If you are unable to leave, use a wet cloth to seal cracks under the door and to cover air vents. Call Safety & Security at (315) 229-5555, x5555 or 911, to notify them of your location and situation.
EVACUATION
During building evacuations, assist special needs individuals in exiting the building and proceed to a safe location away from the building.
- Walk to the nearest exit. Do not use elevators
- If there is smoke or heat, crawl on your hands and knees to get below the smoke.
- Remain calm and do not panic.
IMPORTANT—DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING until and unless
told to do so by Safety & Security.
IF YOU ARE CAUGHT IN SMOKE
- Use a fire escape if needed. Do not use elevators!
- If there is smoke or heat, crawl on your hands and knees to get below the smoke.
- Stay low to the floor, as smoke rises to the ceiling level.
- Breathe shallowly through your nose and use a filter such as your shirt or a towel.
- To avoid breathing smoke, hold your breath as much as possible, if necessary.
IF YOU ARE TRAPPED IN A ROOM
- Place wet cloth material around or under the door to prevent smoke from entering the room.
- Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.
- Be prepared to signal someone outside, but DO NOT break glass or windows unless necessary.
- Hang a towel or sheet from your window to signal your location to emergency responders.
- STOP, DROP AND ROLL if your clothing catches fire.
- Do not exit windows above the ground floor unless there is a fire escape present.
- Call Safety & Security at (315) 229-5555, x5555, or 911 to advise them of your location and situation.
Report all fire occurrences to Safety & Security immediately, even if the fire has been extinguished.