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The
majority of buildings on campus are equipped with alarm systems, including
pull boxes, smoke detectors, fire doors, and/or fire-warning alarms.
These systems report directly to the Middletown Fire Department, which is
located on Cross Street. Once a system has been activated, the Middletown
Fire Department will respond directly to that building. In case of an
alarm in any of Wesleyan's buildings, occupants should immediately leave
the building. Do no re-enter until Public Safety or the Fire Department
authorizes it.
In
residence halls, fire-protection systems include sensitive smoke
detectors, which will activate the system at the slightest touch. Each
individual student residence hall room is also equipped with a local smoke
detector similar to those in many homes. These detectors activate locally
and do not report to the local fire department.
Systematic
inspections of the University facilities and equipment are conducted to
locate and eliminate any fire hazards. We request that you report any
fire hazards to Public Safety immediately.
To report a
fire in a University building:
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activate
the pull station or pull box;
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evacuate
the building; and
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put out
the fire with an extinguisher if possible without jeopardizing your own
safety and call Public Safety.
Fire
extinguisher use: The mnemonic P-A-S-S can be used to assist in the
operation of a fire extinguisher
P = Pull. Pull the pin. some units
require releasing of a lock or stop latch by pressing a lever.
A = Aim. Aim the extinguisher nozzle.
S = Squeeze. Squeeze or pull/press
the handle.
S = Sweep. Sweep the nozzle from side to
side at the base of the fire until it is out. If it does not respond
immediately, leave the area and call for help.
All fires,
even if burned out prior to discovery, must be reported to the Office of
Public Safety at 685-3333 or on-campus extension 3333 and to the
Middletown Fire Department. |
