火灾紧急情况
A fire occurring on any of UTRGV’s campuses or facilities could involve areas where multiple residences and/or offices are clustered closely together, increasing the possibility of a rapidly spreading fire.
It is very important that our campus community recognize fire hazards, practice building evacuations, and know what to do when the fire alarm sounds.
If there is a fire/smoke inside a building:
- Activate the fire alarm by pull station.
- Sound the verbal alarm, "Fire! Fire! Everyone exit the building!"
- Call the University Police department at 956-882-4911.
Provide the following information:
- Location of the fire/smoke (campus/building/floor/room)
- Location of any injured or persons that need help evacuating.
- The cause of fire/smoke, if known.
Fire Extinguishers:
You can use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire if:
- You are properly trained (you have had hands-on training).
- It is a small, contained fire (e.g. wastebasket).
- The proper extinguisher is at hand.
Fire Extinguisher instructions:
- P ull safety pin.
- A im at base of fire.
- S queeze the handle.
- S weep side to side.
Trapped in Building:
- Place wet cloth material around or under door to prevent smoke from entering room.
- Close doors between you and the fire.
- Call 911 and advise of your location and present situation.
- Be prepared to signal someone outside.
- DO NOT BREAK GLASS unless absolutely necessary.
Using a Fire Extinguisher
- When safe to do so and properly trained, use a fire extinguisher to fight small fires.
- Remember to keep yourself between the fire and exit.
Evacuation:
When a fire alarm sounds, it is required that you immediately evacuate the building.
- Walk to safest nearest exit/stairwell (close doors behind you).
- Do not use the elevators.
- Gather at least 150 ft. away from the building (50 paces).
- Leave walkways and driveways open for arriving First Responders.
- Notify First Responders if people are still inside and/or of any persons that need help evacuating.
- Do not re-enter the building until cleared by University Police or Fire Department.
Training:
To sign-up for the Evacuation Assistant / Fire Extinguisher training, visit www.utrgv.edu/ehsrm/training.