Fire Drill Procedures and Safety Responsibilities at GVSU

GVSU ensures faculty and instructional staff are trained in fire drill procedures, and the majority of academic buildings are equipped with safety features. In case of a fire alarm, immediate evacuation is required, with specific instructions for persons with disabilities. Faculty have responsibilities during evacuations, including directing students and not using elevators. Additional emergency information and contacts are provided for reference.

• Fire Safety
• University Procedures
• Emergency Evacuation
• Faculty Responsibilities
• GVSU

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1. REGULATION University faculty and instructional staff must be trained in fire drill procedures before each academic year Fire Prevention Code, PA 207 of 1941, MCL 29.19a, Section a(5). Presentation of the following information is GVSU s effort to comply with Section a(5). 1

2. GVSUs Responsibilities The majority of GVSU academic buildings are constructed with: Sprinkler systems Smoke detection systems Emergency exit signage Emergency lighting Fire rated enclosed stairwells Fire rated doors Pull station alarming When an alarm sounds, University operations/classes in that building are suspended. - EVERYONE MUST EXIT - 2

3. Faculty Preparation Consider adding these statements to your syllabus: Fire: Immediately Proceed to the nearest exit during a fire alarm. Do not use the elevator. See http://www.gvsu.edu/emergency for additional emergency information. Be aware that persons with disabilities have the primary responsibility to request assistance. 3

4. Faculty Responsibilities During an Evacuation / Fire Alarm Interrupt class activity and advise students to evacuate the building. Don t assume it s a false alarm! Remind students to not use the elevators. Follow exit signs 4

5. Evacuation of Persons With Disabilities Do not use elevators! Where possible, direct to nearest enclosed stairwell Meet first responders and notify them of the location of anyone remaining in an enclosed stairwell Faculty/Staff needing assistance should first direct students to evacuate and then go to an enclosed stairwell and call 911 5 ENCLOSED NOT ENCLOSED

6. Emergency Information www.gvsu.edu/emergency Grand Valley Police Department Emergency Manager Sergeant William O Donnell Phone: (616)-331-3255 Email: odonnewi@gvsu.edu 6