To ensure the safety of staff, faculty and students, the following fire safety procedure has been developed and shall be implemented in fire emergencies. When contacting the University Police, provide your name, location of emergency, telephone number from which you are calling, and the type of emergency you are reporting. If your building is not equipped with a fire alarm system, contact the University Police as prescribed under this section.
E xtinguish the fire using the appropriate fire extinguisher for the type of fire being fought.
Refer to Portable Fire Extinguishers, Section 4.4 of the University's Safety Manual. R elocate to a safe area outside and away from the building. At this time, the dispatcher shall notify the Chicago Fire Department Dispatch Center to report the fire. Responding University Police Officers shall also ensure that site security is maintained until relieved of the responsibility. Upon arrival of the Chicago Fire Department, this authority shall be relinquished to the Commanding Fire Officer.