Tenant Handbook

Fire and/or Hazardous Spill

Upon discovery of a fire or hazardous spill:

  • Immediately alert the building occupants by pulling the fire alarm (if your building is equipped with manual pull stations) and/or verbally notifying those around you that there is an emergency.  Advise them to evacuate
  • Call 911 from a safe location
  • Provide the following information:
    • Identify yourself
    • Report the address of the fire or spill
    • Provide details of the emergency

Important DO’S:

  • Use stairwell exits only – not elevators
  • Avoid smoke or vapors
  • If caught in heavy smoke, take short breaths and breath through your nose
  • Stay low.  Crawl if necessary.  There will be less smoke near the floor

Important DON’TS:

  • Do not panic
  • Do not attempt to fight the fire
  • Do not use elevators