Fire or Fire Alarm
If you hear your building's fire alarm:
- Immediately exit the building
- Always assume an emergency; never assume a false alarm
- Use stairs, not elevators
- Do not open door if knob is warm to the touch; stay in room and call 911 from campus phone (301-405-3333 from a cellular phone)
- Crawl on floor (where air is fresher) if you encounter smoke
If you smell smoke or see smoke or fire:
- Pull the nearest building alarm
- If you are in your room, close the door as you leave
- Safely exit the building, taking your keys, phone, purse, etc.
- Call 911 or 301-405-3333
- Never attempt to fight or put out a fire
- Tell staff or fire authorities exact location of fire or smoke
If you get trapped by fire or smoke:
- Call 911 or 301-405-3333 and report that you are trapped
- Keep the door(s) closed
- Hang an object out the window to notify rescuers of your location
- Do not jump; wait for rescuers
Plan ahead and be prepared:
- Read emergency/evacuation procedures posted in your room
- Know the locations of:
- Fire alarm pull stations
- Exit stairwells and doors
- Evacuation routes
- Your assigned outdoor assembly area
- Plan more than one exit route
