Emergency Preparedness
Fire
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Quick Tip: Go to safe place and dial 911. |
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE:Once you have reached an area of safety, dial 911 and report what you observed. |
Fire
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE:-
Locate and activate the nearest fire alarm pull station.
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Leave the area of fire immediately.
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Once you have reached an area of safety, dial 911 and report what you observed.
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Rescue others and remove yourself.
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Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station.
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Confine the fire by closing doors.
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Extinguish small fires if you can, otherwise evacuate.
Fire Alarms
When the fire alarm sounds, you must leave the building immediately. Faculty/staff should be prepared to account for their students.
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Close all windows and doors. Shut off lights.
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Follow emergency evacuation route procedure.
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Do not use elevators during a fire alarm. Use the nearest stairway.
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Remain calm and walk. Do not run.
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Go to the designated meeting place. Once outside the building, keep at least 100 feet away from the building and any emergency vehicles.
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Notify emergency personnel (dial 911) of any persons with disabilities requiring assistance. Persons with disabilities should go to the nearest stairwell and wait for emergency rescue personnel.
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Do not enter the building until police or fire personnel have given an "All Clear."
In the event of a false alarm, notify GVSU police at (616) 331-3255.
Fire Extinguishers
It may be possible to put out a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher.
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Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station.
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Do not take unnecessary risks or put yourself in danger.
Stay at least six to eight feet away from the fire.
Use the PASS procedure to deploy the fire extinguisher:Pull the pin.
Aim at the base of the flame.
Squeeze the lever.
Sweep the extinguisher slowly back and forth.
If the fire is not put out by the fire extinguisher, leave the area immediately.
Page last modified September 13, 2010
