Emergency evacuation plans are located in strategic locations in all campus buildings. Members of the college community should become familiar with these plans as well as the location of fire alarm stations, emergency exits, and fire extinguishers in their area. In the event that a building needs to be evacuated for any reason, a fire alarm will be activated.

Attempt to extinguish the fire only if fire is small and you can do so safely.

Keep yourself between the fire and an exit.

If the fire cannot be extinguished, vacate fire area, closing all doors behind you.

Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station. Warn people in the vicinity. (Alarm will alert Public Safety, who will call the Fire Department.)

Evacuate the building via the nearest safe exit.

Elevators are not to be used as a means of exit during a fire emergency.

Once outside, stay clear of the building. Do not re-enter the building until authorized by Fire Department or Campus Police.

If a fire alarm has been activated, make your way to the nearest exit and leave the building.

Faculty and staff will ensure that all students are out of the classrooms and laboratories before leaving. If time permits, close windows and shut off any gas and other utilities. Close doors upon leaving the room.

Continue to move out of the building in an orderly manner even if the alarm stops sounding. Never return for personal items left behind.

Once outside, stay clear of the building. Do not re-enter the building until authorized by Fire Department or Campus Police.