Procedures To Follow
In case of fire:
- Exit the building right away – stay low (below smoke) and go (leave building).
- On your way out of the building knock on doors and alert other occupants.
- Activate the fire alarm system by pulling the manual pull station.
- Call 9-1-1 (on campus, call 874-2121).
- Once out, stay out!
See Building Evacuation for further instructions.
If the fire is small and you have received training, attempt to extinguish it with a fire extinguisher or other available means. Do not jeopardize your personal safety.
Never allow fire to come between you and an exit.
Information to Know
- Location of incident
- Possible cause of incident
- Your location
- Your phone number
- Floors affected
- Noises before or after you smelled smoke and/or heard explosion/ audible alarm
- Location of the nearest fire extinguisher and pull station
- Know two ways out
Additional Resources
URI Kitchen Fire Safety flyer [PDF]
URI Off-Campus Fire Safety flyer [PDF]
URI Covered Smoke Detectors flyer [PDF]
