If you detect a fire in a campus building or residence hall:

• Alert occupants
• Pull the fire alarm
• Call University Police 645-2222
• Exit by nearest stairway. Never use elevator.

If a fire is small you may consider using an extinguisher. Be sure to use the right extinguisher for the right fire:

• Class A ordinary combustible
• Class B flammable liquids
• Class C energized electrical equipment

P = PULL... Pull the pin.
A = AIM... Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire.
S = SQUEEZE... Squeeze or press the handle.
S = SWEEP... Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it goes out.

After using a fire extinguisher, be sure to notify the building or residence hall supervisor so that the extinguisher may be properly recharged.

• Never tamper with or obstruct a smoke detector. Keep batteries fresh.
• Have a prepared plan of escape and practice it. Learn the locations of the fire exits in buildings. Know at least 2 ways out. In apartments, make sure there is a fire escape for all floors above ground level.
• Never smoke in bed.
• Drinking and smoking alone, especially at night, don't mix. This is the #1 cause of fatal fires.
• Keep space heaters 3 feet from anything that can burn. Never leave them on when you leave home or go to bed.
• Fuse boxes protect you from fire; don't tamper with them or use fuses of an improper size.
• Do not overload extension cords. Replace all frayed or cracked cords.
• When cooking, do not leave food unattended.
• Do not use water on grease fires. Cover the pan.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near your kitchen and bedroom areas.

• If a door is hot, do not open it. Keep door closed.
• Close doors behind you as you escape.
• Use stairs, never elevators.
• Crawl if you are caught in a fire (smoke and heat rise).
• If confined to a room, signal for help from a window using a towel or sheet.
• If you clothes catch fire, STOP, DROP, AND ROLL. DO NOT RUN.

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