Fire/Explosion or Fire Alarms All fire alarm activations should be taken seriously. Never assume it’s a false alarm. Building occupants must evacuate when the alarm sounds. Fire/Explosion If something is on fire, use the nearest pull station to activate the fire alarm then call 911. Communicate the details you know. Use a fire extinguisher for small fires only. Before you fight a fire, make sure that you: Have called 911 or pulled the fire alarm. Have been trained to use an extinguisher Have an evacuation route planned If trapped by smoke or fire tay low and try to cover your mouth with a wet cloth. Find a room where you can seal the cracks under the door and call 911 If near a window, open but do not break it. Wave or hang something outside to alert fire personnel. If your clothes catch fire; STOP, DROP and ROLL to smother the flames. All Fire Alarms If you hear the fire alarm, evacuate the building or area. Close all doors as you go. Do not use elevators. Evacuate by using the nearest stairwell. Go to your evacuation assembly point (EAP). See posted evacuation map if you do not know the location of your EAP. Report to the evacuation warden, evacuation director, or the fire department. Do not re-enter the building until authorized by emergency personnel. A Fire in a Building Without a Fire Alarm Call out “FIRE – GET OUT” loudly, using your voice to inform other occupants. Phone 911 and report the building name, address and specifics of the emergency. Follow the general procedures listed above.
Fire/Explosion or Fire Alarms All fire alarm activations should be taken seriously. Never assume it’s a false alarm. Building occupants must evacuate when the alarm sounds. Fire/Explosion If something is on fire, use the nearest pull station to activate the fire alarm then call 911. Communicate the details you know. Use a fire extinguisher for small fires only. Before you fight a fire, make sure that you: Have called 911 or pulled the fire alarm. Have been trained to use an extinguisher Have an evacuation route planned If trapped by smoke or fire tay low and try to cover your mouth with a wet cloth. Find a room where you can seal the cracks under the door and call 911 If near a window, open but do not break it. Wave or hang something outside to alert fire personnel. If your clothes catch fire; STOP, DROP and ROLL to smother the flames. All Fire Alarms If you hear the fire alarm, evacuate the building or area. Close all doors as you go. Do not use elevators. Evacuate by using the nearest stairwell. Go to your evacuation assembly point (EAP). See posted evacuation map if you do not know the location of your EAP. Report to the evacuation warden, evacuation director, or the fire department. Do not re-enter the building until authorized by emergency personnel. A Fire in a Building Without a Fire Alarm Call out “FIRE – GET OUT” loudly, using your voice to inform other occupants. Phone 911 and report the building name, address and specifics of the emergency. Follow the general procedures listed above.
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