Fire / Explosion

IF YOU DISCOVER FIRE OR SMOKE

REMEMBER: R.A.C.E.

  • Rescue: Remove anyone from immediate danger.
  • Alarm: Call 911 and notify the buillding administrator of the fire and activate the nearest emergency pull station.
  • Contain: Close all doors to confine smoke and fire.
  • Evacuate: Unless otherwise directed, follow the evacuation plan and proceed to the designated evacuation assembly area outside the building.

RESPONSE TO AUDIBLE FIRE ALARMS

  • Remain calm.
  • Evacuate and stay with your students.
  • Remember to take your class roster with you to the designated evacuation assembly area.
  • Once you have reached the designated evacuation assemebly area, account for all students and report any missing students to the principal.
  • Only return to the building when directed to by the building administrator.

IF YOU CATCH ON FIRE

DO NOT RUN!!!

  • STOP where you are,
  • DROP to the ground, and
  • ROLL over and over to smother flames.

EXPLOSION

  • Be prepared to evacuate or shelter-in-place.
  • Be prepared for further explosions.
  • If evacuation is ordered, proceed to the designated assembly area.
  • Open doors carefully and watch for falling objects.
  • Report any missing students to the building administrator.

IF YOU ARE TRAPPED IN YOUR OFFICE/CLASSROOM

  • Wedge wet towels or cloth materials along the bottom of the door to keep out the smoke.
  • Try to close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.
  • Use the telephone to notify 911 of your problem and location.
  • If you are trapped in an area and need fresh air, only break the window as a last resort. Use caution when breaking the window.