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Response to Fire or Suspected Fire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. If a burning odor or smoke is present, pull a fire alarm to activate the fire alarm system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. If possible, shut off gas in your area (for example, if you’re in a lab).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. If you can help control the fire without personal danger and have received training, take action with available fire extinguisher or fire hose. If not, leave the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Never allow the fire to come between you and an exit.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Leave the building<\/strong>, checking as you leave to make sure everyone has left the immediate area. Close doors behind you to confine the fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Treat EVERY fire alarm like it is real.<\/strong> Your life could depend on your reaction to the alarm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Once you have evacuated the building, dial 911 or (330) 287-3333 (Campus Safety) and report the location of the fire and the material burning if known. Report this information to fire and police personnel as they arrive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Response to Audible Fire Alarms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. If the audible fire alarm sounds, shut off any gas in your area, and evacuate the building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Leave immediately; do not delay to locate personal items.<\/strong> Treat every alarm like it is real.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Try to make sure that all members of your department hear the alarm and evacuate the area by quickly checking nearby restrooms, copier rooms, storage rooms, etc., as you exit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Use the nearest stairway. Do not use the elevator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. If requested, accompany and assist persons with disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Shut all doors behind you as you go. Closed doors can slow the spread of fire and smoke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Evacuate as quickly as possible but in an orderly manner. Do not push or shove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Once outside, move at least 100 feet from the building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Meet at a predetermined location to account for all members of your unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Return to the building only when given the “All Clear” by Rave Guardian Alert, Campus Safety, or other proper emergency personnel. Do\u00a0not<\/em>\u00a0assume that when the audible alarm ceases it is safe to enter the building. There are many possible reasons for the alarm to stop sounding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Close Before You Doze<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Closing your bedroom door before going to sleep can save your life in the event of a fire. Research shows that 50% of home fire deaths occur between the hours of 11pm and 7am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Watch this real-life video that highlights the importance of a closed door while sleeping:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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