Since false alarms may lead to lower evacuation response from students, the College will continue to analyze the causes of the false alarms and work to reduce their occurrence. With the ongoing reduction of false alarms, we hope to maintain students diligence when comes to their response to all alarms. Shut doors behind you as you leave. Keep clutter out of the hallways. Smoke will fill the area quickly and visibility will be very poor.
Clutter creates tripping hazards and prevents a safe and fast evacuation.
The doors leading into stairwells and in corridors are there to help compartmentalize the area and contain fire and smoke. When these doors are open, it allows the fire and smoke to spread quickly. Never try to extinguish a fire on your own. Reports regarding the fire in Newton mention that the occupants tried to extinguish the fire first and delayed calling the fire department. If you discover a fire, the alarm must be pulled immediately so that you and your co-workers have time to evacuate the building.