UTSA is committed to providing a safe environment for building occupants and emergency response personnel. UTSA uses nationally accepted codes as guidelines for inspections, testing, and procedures. Most fires produce an immense amount of smoke that is highly toxic. In fact, smoke is responsible for more fire fatalities than flames.
Timing is critical during a fire.
To ensure your safety, you must know how to prevent and respond to any fire emergency. Within 3 minutes-Death Fire Prevention. The greatest protection against property loss and injuries from fire is prevention. Minimize combustible storage. Store waste materials in suitable containers.