In the event of a fire:

In all cases of fire, The Butler University Police Department must be notified immediately! BUPD will contact the Fire Department.

• Dial 911 immediately
• During a fire alarm in any building, you are required to evacuate immediately.

• If you become trapped in the public area of a building during a fire, find a room, preferably with a window available, place an article of clothing (shirt, coat, etc.) outside the window as a marker for rescue crews. If there are no windows, stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic. Shout at regular intervals to alert emergency crews of your locations.

• If you are in a room when a fire alarm sounds, feel the door. If it is hot, do not open it. Seal the cracks around the door; place an article of clothing or a sheet outside the window or try to use the telephone for help. If you can safely leave your room, take your shoes, clothing and room key and go to the nearest exit. (Shout and pound on doors as you leave.)

• Know the locations of fire extinguishers, fire exits, and alarm systems in your area and know how to use them.

• If a minor fire appears controllable immediately contact the Butler University Police Department (they will notify the Fire Department). Then promptly direct the charge of the fire extinguisher toward the base of the flame.

• If an emergency exists, notify the Butler University Police Department and activate the building alarm. Caution, the building alarm only rings in some buildings— you must also report the fire by phone.

• On large fires that do not appear controllable, immediately notify the Butler University Police Department (they will notify the Fire Department). Then evacuate all rooms, closing all doors to confine the fires and reduce oxygen - Do not lock doors!

• Protect money by closing and locking all registers and safes (if time permits).

• Lock all areas that have money (if time permits).

• When the building evacuation alarm is sounded to signal that an emergency exists, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.

• Assist the disabled in exiting the building! Do not use the elevators during a fire. Smoke is the greatest danger in a fire, so stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic.

• Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.

• If requested, assist emergency crews as necessary.

• A campus emergency command post may be set up near the emergency site. Keep clear of the command post unless you have official business.

• Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a university official.