Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish the procedures to be followed by the student body, faculty, and staff in the event of a fire. Implementation of these procedures whenever necessary should minimize loss of life, injury and disruption of scheduled activities.

Priorities

In the event a fire occurs on the campus, Campus Safety will work with the Fire Department to ensure immediate rescuer response and to minimize the loss of life and property.

Expectations for Employees and Students

In the event of a fire, students, faculty, and staff will be asked to partner with Campus Safety in order to minimize damage. This partnership will require prompt notification to emergency responders and in some cases, assistance in evacuation and extinguishing the fire.

Communications

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will communicate with the campus community by the following means:

• CodeRED
• Siren
• Emails
• Campus Radio (WIKD Emergency Alert System)
• Campus website
• Campus TV
• Verbal instructions

Responsibility and Control

The Incident Command System will be used as directed by the National Incident Management System.

The Incident Commander will activate the U-EOT and the U-ERT ERAU Campus Safety will operate an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the Campus Safety Office in the 2nd floor of the University Center. If the Incident requires Volusia County to open the Emergency operations Center, the Incident Commander or a designee will be represented in the Volusia County EOC and/or will be in continuous communications with the ERAU EOC.

Emergency and Training Plans

If a fire occurs, report it immediately to 911 and Campus Safety and take the following actions:

1. Know the locations of the fire extinguishers, fire exits, and fire alarm systems in the buildings. Also, know how to use them.
2. If a minor fire appears controllable immediately contact 911 and Campus Safety. Then direct the charge of the fire extinguisher towards the base of the flame.
3. If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm.
4. On large fires that do not appear controllable, immediately notify 911 and Campus Safety 386-226-7233 (SAFE) in Daytona or 928-777-3728 in Prescott. Do not hang up the phone until told to do so. Evacuate all rooms and close all doors to confine the fire and reduce oxygen - DO NOT LOCK DOORS.
   NOTE: SMOKE IS THE GREATEST DANGER IN A FIRE. STAY NEAR THE FLOOR WHERE THE AIR WILL BE LESS TOXIC.
5. When the building evacuation (Fire) alarm is sounded, go quickly to the nearest "SAFE EXIT" and ask others to do the same. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. Assist the disabled in exiting the building.
6. Once outside move to the assembly point away from the affected building. Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.
7. Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by Campus Safety.
8. If you become trapped in a building during a fire, do the following:
   1. If possible contact Campus Safety via cell phone to let them know you are trapped and where you are located.
   2. If you are in a location with a window, put an article of clothing outside the window as a marker for rescue workers.
   3. If there are no windows, stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic.
   4. Shout at regular intervals to alert emergency crews of your location.
   5. DO NOT PANIC

ACRONYM FOR RESPONDING TO A FIRE:

R -	REPORT the fire immediately to 911 and Campus Safety
A -	ACTIVATE the building evacuation (Fire) alarm.
C -	CONTAIN by closing all doors to confine the fire and reduce oxygen.
E -	EXTINGUISH by knowing the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them.