General Information:
Emergency Reporting:All emergencies (e.g., fires, bomb threats, personnel injuries, criminal activity, etc.) must be reported immediately to the University Police Dispatcher (262-3111) who will then call for appropriate response and outside assistance.
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When reporting an emergency by phone, give the dispatcher:
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Your name
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Your department
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The extension number you are calling from
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Your exact location
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Report the emergency as clearly and accurately as possible. Remember, in any situation, it is important to remain calm.
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The Dispatcher may need additional information. Stay on the line; do not hang up unless otherwise directed. When the Dispatcher has all the necessary information, the Dispatcher will either ask you to hang up or will end the call.
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If the emergency is fire related:
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Describe the equipment or space(s) involved.
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Mention whether there is smoke or flames, and their extent.
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Describe the approximate size of the area affected.
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Notification takes priority over fire fighting - do not fight the fire until you have finished your call to the Dispatcher, or if another individual is making the call.
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Only attempt to extinguish a fire if you have been trained on how to do so and when your personal safety is not in jeopardy.
Last updated on September 18, 2008.