Fire
What to Do in Case of... Fire
Immediate Actions:
Smell Smoke or Detect a Fire:
Prior to opening doors, feel if the door is HOT. Open
cautiously.
If SMOKY, stay near the floor where less smoke
accumulates.
Pull fire alarm.
Evacuate from the area to the designated assembly area.
Assist person with disabilities and children.
Alert classes, students and employees nearby.
Call 9 911 from campus phones, 9-1-1 from pay phone, or
408/299-2311 from cell phones and describe location, nature and extent/size of fire. Be sure to mention if
there are any know or suspected persons trapped inside the fire area or if hazardous materials are
involved.
Fire is Minor and Controllable:
Direct fire extinguisher(s) toward base of flames
Evacuate immediate area if appropriate
Notify facilities (x4121) or Division Chair
If there is any chance that this fire will reignite or if
hazardous materials were involved, call 9 911 from campus phones, 9-1-1 from pay phone, or 408/299-2311 from
cell phones and describe location, nature and extent/size of fire.
Fire Out of Control:
Immediately evacuate, as above
Close all possible doors to confine the fire but DO NOT
LOCK
Pull fire alarm
Call 9 911 from campus phones, 9-1-1 from pay phone, or
408/299-2311 from cell phones 9-1-1 and describe location, nature and extent/size of fire. Be sure to mention
if there are any know or suspected persons trapped inside the fire area or if hazardous materials are
involved.


