If the fire alarm sounds:

• Leave work area / classroom following the evacuation procedures.
• Do not attempt to save possessions.
• Do not open the door if the door or knob is hot or if smoke is visible from the bottom of the door.
• Close all doors when leaving.
• Do not stay in a courtyard.
• Proceed to an assembly area at least 500 feet upwind from the building.
• Account for all personnel or students at the assembly area.
• Wait for the "all clear" notification from safety personnel.

When reporting a fire:

• Call 911 and report location of the fire.
• Call College Safety at 480-732-7280 (Pecos) or 480-988-8888 (Williams).
• Activate the fire alarm.
• Use fire extinguisher for small fires
  • P | Pull
  • A | Aim
  • S | Squeeze
  • S | Sweep
• Evacuate the work area / classroom for larger fires.

When caught in a smoke filled facility:

• Drop to knees and crawl towards the exit.
• Breathe through nose, filtered with shirt or jacket.
• Hold breath as much as possible.
• Stay close to the wall while exiting the facility.

When trapped in a room:

• Call 911 and Public Safety at 480-732-7280 (Pecos) or 480-988-8888 (Williams) with location.
• Close as many doors as possible.
• Place cloth under each door to block smoke.
• Signal location if possible.
• Open or break windows only as a last resort, if needed for escape.

When advancing through flames:

• Hold breath.
• Move quickly.
• Cover head and hair with blankets or cloth.
• Keep head down.
• Keep eyes closed as much as possible.
• "Stop, Drop and Roll" if clothes catch fire.

CGCC Public Safety Department
Pecos Campus: 480-732-7280
Williams Campus: 480-988-8888