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