Fire/Medical

Fire

• 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 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 are Trapped

• 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. Also, 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.

Medical Emergencies

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