Emergency Management, in conjunction with campus partners, is responsible for managing and coordinating the university fire drill program. The purpose of a fire drill is to educate building occupants about the building’s safety features, available evacuation options, and procedures to follow.
Fire drill process
The drills are conducted on a regular basis depending on the building type (i.e., residence hall vs. administrative office building). Emergency Management will typically coordinate with key stakeholders in a building prior to conducting a fire drill.
At the time of the drill, upon activation of the building fire alarm, all building occupants should take the following actions:
- Evacuate the building using the stairs, not elevators.
- Stabilize lab procedures and turn off gas valves, if applicable.
- Close office and lab doors while evacuating.
- Assist those with limited mobility to the nearest area of refuge.
- Ensure evacuation routes are clear from obstruction.
- Proceed to the designated Emergency Assembly Point (EAP).
- Check in with your Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (EPC), supervisor or designated authority figure.
- Only re-enter the building once the “all clear” is given by emergency personnel.
Emergency Managemnet staff will oversee all fire drills to ensure that everyone follows proper evacuation procedures.