Jefferson Employees and Students must follow the Code Red Procedures when the fire alarm activates in the building.
1) Follow R.A.C.E.
R: Rescue anyone who from immediate danger.
A: Alarm by pulling the closest fire alarm pull station, Call x811/77, and all off site
locations call 911.
C: Confine the fire and smoke by closing doors
E: Evacuate away from smoke and heat
Extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher if life safety is threatened, the fire is small,
and you have a clear path to esacpe.
2) If you have to use a Fire Extinguisher, follow PASS
3) Fire Safety Tips:
If you have any questions or concerns, call EH&S at 215-503-6260
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