If you smell or see smoke or fire, begin evacuation by pulling an alarm station.
Call 911 or the Muskingum University Police Department at (740) 826-8155.
Tell the dispatcher your name.
Give the dispatcher the exact location of the fire and any other information you may have about the fire.
Do not attempt to fight the fire yourself unless you have been trained in the use of firefighting equipment and it is safe to do so.
Evacuate the building, closing doors behind you to contain the fire.
Exit via stairwells only. Stay in a single-file line to the right side of the staircase so emergency personnel are able to get up the staircase.
DO NOT attempt to use elevators.
Exit quickly and do not gather materials as you exit.
Assist people who are unable to exit or direct first responders to them.
Do not let the fire or heavy smoke come between you and an exit.
If you get caught in heavy smoke, take short breaths, and stay low to the ground by crouching down or crawling.
If the fire or smoke keeps you from exiting the building, go to a room far away from the fire, shut the door, open or break open a window and signal for help.
Once outside, move away from the building and don’t go back into the building until you are allowed to do so by emergency personnel.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN
University Police or the 911 dispatcher will notify the appropriate fire department(s) and other first responders.
Muskingum University Police will respond and coordinate with fire personnel.
Once the actual fire or fire alarm situation is resolved, Muskingum University Police or fire personnel will provide clearance to re-enter the building or will give other instructions.
