Fire & HAZMAT Emergencies

A fire or hazardous materials incident can occur whether an individual is inside or outside a building, which requires different procedures.

If case of a fire threat:
 Call 911
 If fire is in building, activate nearest fire alarm pull station and evacuate building.
 Do not enter building until authorized by emergency personnel.
 Follow instructions from emergency personnel.
 
If case of a HazMat threat:
 Call 911  if assistance is required
 Move away from site of the hazard to a safe location
 Warn others in immediate area
 Follow instructions from emergency personnel

Supporting Links

• Chemical Spill
• Fire
• Gas Leak
• Radiation or Chemical Leak
• Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place
• NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Hazardous Chemicals
• Material Safety Data Sheets