Fire
Never fight a fire if it has left its site of origin, if you are not trained in fire extinguisher use, or if you lack a safe way to escape should your efforts fail.
If you see smoke or fire, remember C.A.R.E., which stands for:
Contain the fire by closing all doors as you leave the building.
Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station. Pull stations are located near all building exits.
Report the fire by dialing 911. (To report fires in the Borwell or Rubin buildings, dial 5555.)
Evacuate or extinguish. In most cases, it is best to leave the building using the nearest fire exit.
Fire Extinguishers
A fire extinguisher should only be used when:
- You have been trained.
- You have the proper type and properly charged unit for the fire you are fighting.
- You have first contained the fire, activated the building alarm, and reported the fire.
- You have your back to an unobstructed exit.
- Everyone else has left the area.
- There is a minimum of smoke or flames.
Never use more than one extinguisher. If the fire cannot be brought under control within 30 seconds, then abandon your effort, close the door(s), and evacuate immediately.
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