Fire Procedures

What You Should Do

1. If you smell or see smoke or fire, activate the nearest fire alarm, if the alarm is not activated automatically.
2. Phone the College Police at extension 911 that there is fire.
3. Tell the MPD Dispatcher your name.
4. Give the MPD Dispatcher the exact location of the fire and any other relevant information you may have concerning the emergency.
5. Do not attempt to fight the fire yourself unless you have been trained in the use of firefighting equipment and it is safe to do so.
6. Evacuate the building, close doors behind you to contain the fire and proceed to the evacuation rally point. Exit via stairwells only. Do NOT attempt to use elevators.
7. Exit quickly and calmly; do not attempt to take anything with you.
8. Assist disabled persons or others who may need assistance. If you cannot assist others direct incoming emergency personnel to them.
9. Do not let the fire and heavy smoke come between you and an exit.
10. If caught in heavy smoke, take short breaths, crouch down or crawl as close to the floor and wall as possible.
11. If the fire or smoke keeps you from exiting the building, go to a room far away from the fire, shut the door, open or break a window and signal for help by waving an article of clothing or making loud noises. If possible, try to seal the bottom of the door with an article of clothing (jacket, etc.) to prevent smoke from entering the room.
12. Once outside a safe distance from the building, or at a rally area, return to the building only when instructed to do so by the College Police or other emergency responders.

What Will Happen

1. MPD will immediately dispatch all available officers to the scene.
2. MPD Dispatch will activate the Fire Department, as necessary.
3. MPD will establish on-scene command and coordinate all responding agencies to emergency area.
4. Once the actual fire or fire alarm is resolved, MPD will give the “all clear” to re-enter the building or give other directions.
5. If necessary, the Massasoit emergency alert system will be activated with instructions to stay away from the building that is on fire.