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fire extinguisherSAFETY INFORMATION - What to do if Fire Emergency

At the sound of an evacuation alarm, staff are responsible for ensuring their colleagues, students and visitors leave the building. For example, teaching staff need to ensure their classroom of students evacuates on an alarm, or staff can ask their colleagues to exit the building with them.

Close the door as you leave the room.
Pull the nearest fire alarm (If your building is equipped) or break glass alarm.
Report the fire to the emergency number at your campus on 9214 3333.
Evacuate the building via the nearest safe exit.
DO NOT use escalators or lifts.

When you hear the fire alarm:

  • Evacuate the building via the nearest exit to the designated assembly area.
  • DO NOT use escalators or lifts.
  • Keep clear of the building to permit emergency access.
  • DO NOT re-enter until authorized by Fire Officer.

 General:

  • University buildings MUST BE EVACUATED during any alarm
  • Report all fires, no matter how small, to Security
  • Report the smell of smoke of undetermined origin to Security.
  • Attempt to extinguish the fire only if you can do so safely.
  • Familiarize yourself with the location of fire exits and fire extinguishers in your area.
  • Obey the instructions of the Wardens

If you find a fire there is always the temptation to fight it personally. However, your first priority must be to confine the fire, raise the alarm and safely evacuate the building. DO NOT FIGHT THE FIRE unless you have had specific recent training in the use of extinguishers and have backup present.