Emergency Preparedness: Emergency Response Guide
FIRE
- Fire extinguishers should be used only by trained personnel
- Be ready to evacuate immediately, if the fire cannot be controlled
- Never enter a room that is filled with smoke, or containing a fire
- If you use a fire extinguisher, report it to x6015
Fire Categorization
What to do if there is a Small Fire?
- Alert people nearby
- Activate nearest fire alarm
- Call x7911 or 9-911
- Use extinguisher only if trained
- Always maintain access to an exit. Do not let fire get between you and the exit
- Avoid smoke or fumes
- Notify your Supervisor
What to do if there is a Major Fire?
- Alert people in the area to evacuate
- Activate nearest fire alarm
- Call x7911 or 9-911
- If safe to do so, close doors to confine fire
- Evacuate the building
- DO NOT USE ELEVATORS!
- Have person knowledgeable of incident and laboratory assist emergency personnel
- Notify your Supervisor
Additional Site Instructions:
Location of assembly area: ______________________________________________
Location of exit stairwell: ________________________________________________
Location of fire extinguisher: _____________________________________________
Comments: __________________________________________________________
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