Molloy College is committed to maintaining a comprehensive fire safety program for all members of the Molloy community. In order for the fire safety programs to be effective we must receive total community-wide support. We expect cooperation from all community members during fire drills - announced and unannounced - and adherence to the fire and safety rules of Molloy College.
How to keep yourself safe if there is a fire:
- Call Public Safety!Describe the fire and tell them where it is
- Notify people in the area
- Close the door behind you
- Pull the fire alarm box
- Evacuate the building
- Meet at the assembly area
- Always remain calm
Fire alarms
- Evacuate immediately upon hearing the fire alarm
- Never ignore fire alarms
- Don't wait to see or smell smoke
- Do not stop to collect your belongings
- Follow instructions from public safety, residence life staff and emergency responders
How to survive a fire
- If the door or handle is hot, don't open the door
- Feel the door and handle, if it's not hot, open slowly
- Check for smoke or fire before exiting the room
- Close the door behind you
- Pull the fire alarm box on your way out
- Get out the building before phoning for help
- Stay low to the floor
- Meet at the assembly area
- Follow instructions from public safety, residence life staff and emergency responders
- Go to the window and attract someone's attention, by yelling or waving something
- Call for help, hang a sheet from window
- Wait for help, don't panic or jump
Plan escape routes
- Know all exits in the building
- Always have two means of egress
- Know the location of the fire alarm boxes and fire extinguishers
- Remain calm
- Stay low to the ground
If your clothes catch fire
- Stop, drop and roll
- Keep your face covered
- Get immediate attention
Fire prevention
- Never tamper with fire safety equipment
- No open flames
- Report worn or damaged cords
- No smoking in buildings
- Participate in fire drills
Phone 516.323.3505
Ext. # 11 for emergency or ext. 3500 for non-emergency
