Responding to Smoke and Fire - Colorado College

Responding to Smoke and Fire

• If you smell smoke and do not see fire, immediately call Campus Safety so they can investigate further.
• If a minor fire appears controllable, immediately contact Campus Safety and use the fire extinguisher by directing the charge toward the base of the flame.

Remember the acronym PASS:

• Pull the pin at the base of the handle.
• Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire.
• Squeeze and hold the handle (trigger).  Be prepared for the noise.
• Sweep the nozzle across the base of the fire.

Fire extinguisher use:

• Personal safety is of the highest priority.
• The building alarm should be activated prior to attempting to fight a fire.
• Never fight a fire unless you or someone else has called 911 (9-911 from an on-campus phone).
• If you doubt your ability to extinguish a fire, evacuate.
• If you need more than one extinguisher to put out the fire, evacuate.

For large fires that appear uncontrollable, immediately contact Campus Safety, activate the building fire alarm system, CLOSE the doors, and evacuate the area using the building emergency protocols.