FIRE

Fire Within Building

If a fire is detected within a building, the following procedures will be followed:

• Activate the building fire alarm.  This will automatically implement action Evacuate Building.
• Call the Fire Department and report the fire.  Notify the Chancellor’s Office of the situation and action taken.
• Maintain control of students at a safe distance from the fire and fire fighting equipment.
• Render first aid as may be required.
• The Chancellor will direct further action as required.

Fire Near Building

If a fire is detected near a building, the following procedures will be followed:

• Notify the Chancellor’s Office of the fire.  If the nearby fire poses an immediate threat to faculty, staff, and students or the building, activate the building fire alarm to evacuate the building.
• The Chancellor will evaluate the situation and determine the need to evacuate the building or area.  The Fire Department may be called depending on the nature of the fire.
• The Chancellor will direct further action as required.