Prior to an emergency, familiarize yourself with exits and fire safety equipment, and designate an assembly area for evacuations.
R.A.C.E Fire Response Procedure
Rescue/Remove
- Rescue or remove any persons in immediate danger
- Assist individuals with disabilities
Alert/Alarm
- Activate the nearest fire alarm
- Alert emergency personnel by dialing 911
Contain
- Contain the fire by closing all doors, where possible
- Turn off electric and gas equipment in your area as you evacuate, if possible
Evacuate/Extinguish
- Evacuate the building through the nearest stair exit
- Stay low and crawl to nearest exit if smoke is present
- Extinguish a small fire using a fire extinguisher, if possible
If smoke, heat, or flames block your exit routes:
- Dial 911 and report your location
- Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire
- Place wet cloth material around or under the door to prevent smoke from entering the room
To use a fire extinguisher, remember PASS.
- Pull safety pin from handle
- Aim at base of fire
- Squeeze the trigger handle
- Sweep from side to side at base of fire