UNCW's Environmental Health & Safety Department offers fire extinguisher training for you and your department. Learn more about this training and how to use a fire extinguisher for small fires.
In Case Of Fire
For small fires if you are trained:
You may wish to fight it with a fire extinguisher
Call 911
When in doubt, just get out
During evacuation:
Do not stop for personal belongings or records
Leave immediately
Close doors behind you
Use the exit stairways, not elevators
Do not walk through or stand in a smoke cloud
Stay low to the floor when exiting if visibility is impaired due to smoke
Notify either University Police or firefighters on the scene if you suspect someone may be trapped inside the building
P.A.S.S.
PASS for Fire Extinguishers
When using a fire extinguisher always remember the acronym "PASS."
An emergency on campus may require a building evacuation. Examples of such emergencies include gas leaks and building fires. If a building evacuation is required, follow these steps:
When instructed, either by fire alarm or other alert notification method, calmly evacuate the building
Retreat to a safe place outside of the building. When possible, pre-determine a place where you and your co-workers/classmates will meet
Remain in this location until everyone is accounted for. Notify emergency responders if you think someone may be trapped
Do not re-enter the building until emergency personnel determine it is safe
EH&S will be glad to assist in the development of evacuation plans or facilitate fire exit drills
