What action would you take during a fire outbreak during experiment
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Explanation:
The following procedures shall be followed when someone discovers a fire in a building, regardless of how large the fire is:
1) Close the door to the room where the fire is located. This will confine the fire to a smaller area.
2) Activate the closest fire alarm system. Pull stations are usually located next to an exit or stairwell door
3) Phone 2111 to report the location of the fire. You or someone you designate must make the telephone call from a safe location as quickly as possible. Once you have given the dispatcher the information, wait until the dispatcher hangs up before you hang up because the dispatcher may need more information. The Amherst Fire Department through the Campus Police will know from your call that this is an active fire and not “burned food” or a malicious false alarm.
4) Extinguish or Evacuate
If the fire is small and you have been trained to use the fire extinguisher, you may attempt to put the fire out. (Refer to the Fire Extinguisher Section of this plan.)
If you have not been trained to use the fire extinguisher or the fire is too large to extinguish, EVACUATE the building and:
Go to the closest exit and proceed directly to your assigned area away from the building. You should have a pre-designated area to meet for accountability reasons.
Notify others on your way out that this is a real fire but do not stop to force their evacuation.
When you get to your assigned area, wait to be accounted for and stay with your class, department or office so that the fire department or campus police officer can ask questions about the building or fire.
If you have knowledge of the fire, such as location, size, cause, or you are aware of a person trapped, immediately notify the Campus Police Officer who will provide the fire department with this information
» If you are unable to evacuate the building because of fire or smoke in the corridor:
Remain calm.
Close the door to the room you are in and call the Amherst College Campus Police at 2111 to report your position so that you can be rescued.
If smoke begins to come in under the door, stuff blankets or towels (preferably wet) under the door to prevent the smoke from coming in. Wave a brightly colored article of clothing or similar material in the window to attract attention;
do not break the window unless absolutely necessary. Breaking the window may result in falling glass injuring people below or smoke entering the window making it more difficult to breath.