Fire on Campus
For detailed information regarding Evacuation on campus, please refer to the Building Emergency Evacuation Plan (BEEP)
Remember:
If evacuation is necessary, ALWAYS evacuate first. When safe and able call College Police at 619-388-6405 and/or 911.
Prioritize Immediate Safety
In a fire, always evacuate a building if the alarm is sounding.
If you personally discover a fire, close the door to the room where the fire is located and immediately sound the building fire alarm. If the fire is small and it is safe to do so, you may attempt to fight it with a fire extinguisher.
Portable fire extinguishers are located throughout all campus buildings to combat small, contained fires (e.g., a small trash can fire).
Remember the P.A.S.S. method:
- Pull the pin.
- Aim at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze the lever.
- Sweep from side to side.
If a fire is to big to attempt to put out using an extinguisher, sound the fire alarm and leave the building immediately.
- Inform others in the building who may not have responded to the alarm to leave immediately.
- The alarm may not sound continuously. If the alarm stops, continue to evacuate the building and warn others who may attempt to enter the building.
- Do not block fire exits and ensure they are easily accessible. In the event of a fire, blocked exits can be deadly.
- If smoke is in the air, stay low to the ground. Smoke rises, and the air near the floor will be less toxic and easier to breathe.
Mesa Specific Information
For Individuals who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues: Evacuation Stair Chairs are located in every multi story building on campus. These specialized chairs are used to safely transport individuals with mobility impairments or injuries downstairs during an emergency when elevators are unavailable or unsafe to use. Instructions on how to use the chairs are attached to each Stair Chair.
Evacuation Stair Chair Training Video
Being Prepared: Its always important to familiarize yourself with the fire safety plan, the Building Emergency Evacuation Plan and the evacuation routes for you building before an actual emergency occurs.
- Make sure you know the location of the nearest fire alarm and extinguisher to your classroom or office.
If a fire extinguisher is used please, contact either Matt Fay ([email protected]) or the Facilities Department to have it replaced.
Last Updated: 8/12/26
Fire Safety Tips
- Know the location of fire extinguishers in your area and how to use them.
- If you suspect fire in the building, test doors before opening. Use the back of your hand to feel the door or doorknob. If it is hot, use another escape route.
- Be prepared. Know the location of the two exits closest to your area and all potential evacuation routes out of the building.
- Never prop open hallway doors, or lock fire exit doors.
- Report damaged or vandalized fire safety equipment using the Report a Safety Concern Form.
