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Fire & Life Safety

Programs and Services

EH&S offers fire extinguisher training for you and your department. Learn more about this training here.

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.

When using a fire extinguisher always remember the acronym "PASS."

  • Pull (the pin)
  • Aim (at the base of the fire)
  • Squeeze (the trigger)
  • Sweep - at the bottom of the fire

Resources

Building Evacuations

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

Event Planning

For event planning checklists, please contact David Todd - toddd@uncw.edu