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Fire Safety Procedures

If you discover a fire...

  • Remove anyone in the immediate area and close all doors as you leave.
  • Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station to evacuate the building and to notify the Fire Department.
  • Call the UCLA Police Department at 911 from any campus phone. Tell them where the fire is and give them any other information they ask for. They will dispatch the Fire Department.
  • Attempt to extinguish the fire only if it is safe to do so.
  • If there is smoke or heat, stay low. Crawl to the nearest exit if need be.
  • Use stairways, NOT elevators!
  • Before opening any door, feel it near the top. If it is hot, do not open it. Use another exit. If you become trapped, do the following:
    • Call UCLA Police at 911 from a campus phone and tell them your exact location and your situation.
    • If you only have a cell phone, call UCLA police dispatch at (310) 825-1491.
    • They will notify the Fire Department by radio.
    • Place a blanket or similar article along the bottom of the door to keep smoke out. If possible, wet the material first.
    • Retreat. Close as many doors between you and the fire as possible.
    • Hang a light-colored material out the window to attract attention of rescue teams below.
    • Do NOT jump!
    • Do NOT break open windows!
  • If the door is not hot, open it cautiously. Stand behind the door and be prepared to close it quickly if there is excessive smoke.
    • Conduct a final search of the building if it is safe to do so.
    • Leave the area by the nearest stairway that is clear of smoke.
    • Assemble outside in a pre-designated area. Do not re-enter the building until notified to do so by the Fire Department.

Fire Prevention & Inspection

UCLA Fire Protection Division provides various fire prevention and inspection services including annual fire inspections, new construction inspections, special events inspections and assistance with hazardous materials management plans (HMPP).

Fire Education and Training

A wide spectrum of training and educational services is available for UCLA staff, faculty and students.

Plan Review and Design Consultation

All new construction is required to be reviewed and approved by the UCLA Fire Marshal. Pre-construction design consultation is a critical component of new construction.

Fire Investigation

State law requires all fires to be investigated to determine their cause. UCLA Fire Protection provides this function to the campus.

Environment, Health & Safety
UCLA Fire Marshal's Office
Phone: (310) 825-5689| Fax: (310) 825-7076


Address
501 Westwood Plaza, Fourth Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90024

 

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