Emergency Awareness: Fire

DUSON is committed to the safety of its faculty, staff and students. This month's awareness focuses on what to do in case of a fire.

In the event of a fire, use the RACE acronym to remember how to proceed:

R-emove persons in danger. Exit through stairwell; do not use elevator.A-ctivate alarm (Code Red) and dial 911.C-lose doors and windows.E-xtinguish fire. Have person knowledgeable of incident and area assist emergency personnel.

In the event of a small fire that requires the use of a fire extinguisher, use the PASS acronym to remember how to safely and effectively put out the fire:

P-ull the pin and hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you.A-im low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.S-queeze the lever slowly and evenly.S-weep the nozzle from side to side.

This safety message has been brought to you by DUSON’s Emergency Preparedness Team. For more DUSON emergency information and tips, visit our Emergency Information Center.