Fire | Ventura County Community College District

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What to do in the event of a fire:

Activate the fire alarm.
Never attempt to extinguish a fire larger than a wastebasket.
Using the appropriate type of extinguisher, work with another person to extinguish fire.
Always stay between the fire and a way out.
If the fire grows larger, alert others and evacuate.
Assist with the evacuation of injured or persons with disabilities. (See Evacuation of Disabled Students.)
DO NOT run. Walk carefully to avoid tripping.
DO NOT use elevators.
If caught in heavy smoke, crawl or stay near the floor while holding breath as much as possible. Breathe shallowly through nose and use blouse, shirt or jacket as a filter.
DO NOT re-enter the building until directed to do so by campus officials.
Proceed to the designated assembly area that is a safe distance from the building. (See Emergency Campus Map. MC | OC | VC)
All alarms should be taken seriously. If you hear a fire alarm, evacuate, unless told otherwise by a campus official.

Fire Extinguisher Instructions:: P - Pull safety pin; A - Aim at base of fire; S - Squeeze trigger; S - Sweep from side to side
Clothing Fire:: Do not run; Stop - Drop - Roll
Trapped in a Room:: Place (cloth material under door to prevent smoke from entering; Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire; Signal from windows, but do not break the glass