Fire

Evacuate

• Check doors for heat before opening – do not open if it feels hot!
• Walk to nearest exit/stairwell.
• Do not use the elevators.
• If caught in smoke, drop to hands and knees and crawl toward exit.
• Breathe shallow through your nose and use a filter such as your shirt or a towel.
• Proceed to the designated gathering area outside the building and report to your supervisor.
• Assist with the evacuation of individuals with specials needs.

Use Fire Extinguisher Only If

• You are properly trained (you have had hands-on fire extinguisher training).
• It is a small, contained fire (e.g. wastebasket).
• You can extinguish it within 12 seconds (evacuate if it takes longer).

If unable to leave, create an area of refuge

• Seal the room. Use wet cloth to stuff around cracks under doors and seal up vents to protect against smoke.
• Do not break windows unless as a last resort for escape.
• Stay low under smoke. The freshest air is near the floor. Keep a wet cloth over your nose and mouth; breathe through your nose only.
• Signal for help. Call 911 or hang something in the window.

• Call 911 and give your name, building name, address, floor, location, and related information.
• Do not activate the building fire alarm system.
• You may need to shelter-in-place or move to another area of the building for your own safety.