The Littlest Flame

The smallest flame can spark a fire. Would you know what to do in the event of a fire? Review the fire procedure below so you can be prepared to respond in the case a little flame turns into a big emergency!

Procedures

When a fire alarm is activated, all individuals must begin exiting the building and proceed to the designated Assembly Area.  The building shall be completely evacuated.

If you discover or become aware of a fire in your building or work area:

• Remain calm.
• Activate the building fire alarm using a manual pull station located near an exit door.
• Call 911 from a safe location.
• EVACUATE the building as quickly as possible, using the primary or alternate exit routes.
• For larger fires, GET OUT and close doors as you leave to confine fire as much as possible.
• If clothing catches fire, STOP…..DROP…..ROLL.
• Do not allow the fire to come between you and the exit.
• Proceed to the Assembly Area and verbally warn others to evacuate the building as you exit the building. Direct students and visitors to the Assembly Area.
• If you are unable to exit the building due to fire, mobility challenge, or other hazard, notify a person that is exiting the building, notify police by dialing 911, shout for assistance, drop an object to the ground from an exterior window, or hang a highly visible object from a window to get the attention of emergency response personnel.
• Do NOT re-enter the building until authorized by emergency response personnel.

Submitted by:
Hayley Holmes, OEMS, HHolmes@nvcc.edu