If the fire is large, very smoky, or rapidly spreading, evacuate the building per the General Building Evacuation guidelines. Remember to meet your Resident Assistant at the designated meeting area specified by your Resident Assistant. Knock on doors and notify people to evacuate the building. To confine the fire, close all doors as you leave. However, do not lock the doors.
Smoke is the greatest danger in a fire.
Stay near the floor where the air will be more breathable. Seal cracks and vents if smoke comes in. If there is no smoke outside, open the windows from the top, if possible, to let out the heat and smoke and from the bottom to let in fresh air. Hang an object at the window to attract the fire department s attention. If possible, call Public Safety at ext.