Fire Safety

Your life may depend on it!

-If you discover a fire or smell smoke, sound the nearest fire alarm. Know the location of the alarm signal-stations and how they operate.

-In the event that you are in a building that does not contain a fire alarm system, evacuate the building and call  911 to notify the Wooster Fire Department or use an emergency phone to contact the  Safety & Security Office (ext. 2590).

-The Dispatcher at the  Safety & Security Office will notify the Fire Department when an alarm is transmitted.

-When the fire alarm sounds, leave at once. Close doors behind you. Proceed to the nearest stairwell and evacuate the building.

-DO NOT USE ELEVATORS! Elevator shafts are like chimneys. Smoke could enter the elevator shaft and asphyxiate the occupants trying to evacuate the building.

-If the door feels cool, open cautiously. Be braced to slam door shut if hall is full of smoke or you feel heat pressure against the door. If hall is clear, proceed to stairwell.

-Feel the door that leads from your room/apartment/office to the corridor before you open it. If it is hot or smoke is seeping in do not open it. If you become trapped and cannot reach the stairwell, keep the door closed and stuff wet towels or clothing in any crack to keep smoke out. If possible, use a phone to call the Security Office (ext.2590), and give the name of the building you are in and the room/apartment/office number.

-The Security Office maintains a list of the location of all disabled individuals. If you are or become disabled (even temporarily), make sure your name and room/office location are included on this list.

-Anyone who is found to have caused a fire (no matter how small) maliciously or recklessly or who tampers with fire fighting/life protection equipment, or initiates a false alarm, or fails to comply promptly with requests from College employees or the Fire Department; is toying with the lives of other people. Such behavior cannot be tolerated and violators will face judicial and/or criminal prosecution.

-Failure to adhere to Fire Safety Procedures is likely to result in disciplinary action.