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Fire

If you notice a fire:

·        R - Rescue anyone in immediate danger, if possible without endangering yourself.
           NEVER enter an unknown (or unfamiliar) area, especially if smoke is visible,

·        A - Activate the fire alarm system and immediately call 911.

·        C - Confine the fire by closing doors as you leave the building,

·        E - Evacuate the building and report the situation to the first arriving firemen or
           police. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.
           NOTE: you are not required to extinguish a fire with a fire extinguisher and
           should use an extinguisher only if you have been trained and the situation    
           does not present a personal safety hazard.

·        DO NOT RE-ENTER the building until you have been instructed to do so.

Once the fire alarm is activated:

·        FEEL THE DOOR - a "too hot to touch door" means the fire is outside the door.

·        IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE the building. Go to your pre-designated area. Treat all alarms as a real
      emergency. Always use the exit stairs. Never use an elevator. Close the door as you leave the
      room.

·        CRAWL should you get caught in smoke. If necessary, go to the window and signal for help.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 
     ·        ASSIST A PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED PERSON to the closest exit stairwell and advise emergency personnel of this condition.

·        NEVER RE-ENTER THE BUILDING until fire officials give the approval.

·        REPORT anyone causing a false alarm to the emergency responding personnel.
 

If trapped in the building:

·        Close all doors and windows.

·        Wet and place cloth material around and under the door to prevent smoke from entering.

·        Attempt to signal people outside of the building. Call for help using a telephone or cell phone.