Emergency Evacuation: In case of fire

In case of fire:
Follow "R.A.C.E. to safety" procedures outlined in the Emergency Procedures Flip Book on FIRE / MEDICAL EMERGENCIES page.

1. Pull fire alarm if the fire is in the library, and the alarm has not been sounded.
2. Follow evacuation procedures.

R.A.C.E.
Upon the detection of smoke and/or fire:

Rescue - Rescue/Remove person(s) from the immediate fire scene/room.
Alert - Alert personnel by activating the nearest fire alarm then call to report the exact location of the fire.
Confine - Confine fire and smoke by closing all doors in the area.
Extinguish - Extinguish a small fire by using a portable fire extinguisher or use to escape from a large fire.

Evacuate the building immediately.

Click on the Emergency label for more information on library emergency procedures in this blog.