Emergency Procedures

In Case of Fire: R.A.C.E.

R – Rescue
Rescue and relocate anyone in immediate danger.
A – Alert
Alert others by activating the building fire alarm.
C – Confine
Confine the emergency by closing the doors.
E – Evacuate
Evacuate to the designated building evacuation assembly area immediately.
Use stairwells—DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.

Fire Extinguisher Operation: P.A.S.S.

P – Pull
Pull the pin from the extinguisher.
A – Aim
Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
S – Squeeze
Squeeze the handle.
S – Sweep
Sweep from side to side.

Active Attack: A.D.D.

A – Avoid
When there is an active attack, and when safe to do so, dial 781-239-5555 or dial 911 if off campus.
D – Deny
When getting away is difficult or not possible.
D – Defend
Protect yourself when feasible and appropriate.

How To Respond to an Active Threat (ALERRT)