Fire or presence of smoke in a building:

  • Pull building fire alarm to alert all building occupants
  • Walk quickly to the nearest available exit that can be reached safely, alert others to do the same, and help persons requiring assistance, with their permission
  • Elevators are not to be used during any evacuation related to a fire
  • When safely away from the building, Call 9-1-1 first, then call the Campus Security 995-1111
  • Notify responding emergency personnel of any persons remaining in the building
  • Evacuation area maps are posted in each building and room
  • Do not re-enter a building unless directed by fire/rescue, a Security officer, or a clearly identified member of the Campus Response Team

Fire alarm sounds in a building:

  • Walk quickly to the nearest available exit that can be reached safely, alert others to do the same, and help persons requiring assistance, with their permission
  • Elevators are not to be used during any evacuation related to a fire
  • Evacuation area maps are posted in each building and room
  • Do not re-enter a building unless directed by fire/rescue, a Security officer, or a clearly identified member of the Campus Response Team

    This information along with a comprehensive list of other topics can be found at
    employees.nmc.edu/depts/emergency-mngt-plan/emergencies/