Fire Alarms

These alarms may be activated automatically from smoke detectors and heat detectors or may also be activated via manual fire alarm activation devices such as manual call points or pull stations.

1. Consider all fire alarms to be the result of a real fire.
2. Evacuate the building immediately using one of the predetermined evacuation routes. Do not use elevators.
3. Close the door behind you if you are the last one out. If you see flames or smoke in your path, use the alternate planned route for evacuation.
4. If you must exit through the smoke, get down low on the floor, and crawl under the smoke until you are past the threat.
5. If you cannot exit safely, shelter in place. Seal doors, windows, and air vents so smoke cannot enter the room. Call 911 and report your specific location.

If You See Fire

1. Activate the fire alarm if it is not already producing an audible and visual alert (activate a pull-down station).
2. Once on the outside, call 911 and provide all information about the location and type of fire.
3. If the fire is small and contained, you may locate a fire extinguisher and attempt to put the fire out after sounding the fire alarm. To use a fire extinguisher, do the following:
   

   P.A.S.S. Pull the pin Aim at the base Squeeze the handle Sweep from side to side

4. Do not spend more than one-minute attempting to extinguish the fire.