Fire/Medical

What to do in a Fire Emergency

If you discover a fire, activate the fire alarm pull station (generally located near exits and stairwells), immediately notify others in the area, and go to your department’s designated meeting area.
If you are not near a fire alarm pull station, dial 911 and then ext. 366 from a safe location to notify the Department of Safety and Security.
Seek out disabled persons in the area and provide assistance to areas of refuge, generally stairwells.
As you evacuate, if time permits and it can be done safely, close windows and all interior doors.
Do not use the elevators; use the stairwell as an area of refuge.
Do not re-enter the building unless the Fire Department and/or UNE Department of Safety and Security gives the all clear.

If you can, go to a stairwell not involved in the incident if you can. Stairwells are designated areas of refuge.
If access to the stairwell is not available, remain in your room/office. If possible, block the bottom of the door with wet towels or rags to reduce the amount of smoke entering the area. Seal off any intake air vents.
If smoke is present, stay near the floor where air is less toxic.
Use the telephone to tell someone of your exact location. If windows are present, place an article of clothing or bright sign in the window to alert rescue personnel.
Do what you can to attract attention. Shout at regular intervals to alert emergency responders of your location.
Cover your mouth and nose with a wet towel/rag.
Wait to the last possible moment for crisis evacuation; jumping is dangerous.

First action: Call 911 for all medical emergencies.
Second action: Call ext. 366 for UNE Safety and Security to respond.
Administer first aid to the extent you are trained or qualified until help arrives.