Emergency Procedures: University Fire Alarm System

The University fire alarm system consists of a horn signal in each building that can be activated from any pull box or from the alarm control panel. Everyone will evacuate the building upon activation of the fire alarm and University Police shall be notified of the situation. The University fire alarm system should be activated only in case of fire, fire drills, bomb threats, hazardous gas leaks or danger of explosion.

In the event of fire, the following actions should be taken:

• Activate the University fire alarm system in the building in which the fire is suspected by pulling the nearest fire alarm box.
• Notify University Police. Tell the communication officer the type of emergency and exact location where fire department should respond. University Police will contact the fire department and advise them of the exact location of the incident.
• Unless threatened by fire, smoke, or heat, the individual should use available fire extinguishing equipment and remain on the scene until assistance arrives. When in doubt, evacuate the building.

Faculty, staff, and students, other than those assigned specific duties, will comply with the following:

• Evacuate the building, closing office or classroom doors when exiting respective areas and taking all personal belongings.
• Follow orders issued by delegated authority. All persons who have evacuated buildings will move to an open grassy area away from the building and to stay clear of roads and fire hydrants.
• Throughout the duration of a fire alarm all building patrons should remain calm, move promptly to a point well outside the building and follow directions provided by members of the administration and emergency personnel. Patrons having evacuated the building should not depart the campus until an announcement has been made to that effect, nor should they return to the building until appropriate notice has been announced by University Police or other appropriate administrator.

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