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Campus Fire Safety Message

Know Two Ways Out

Fire and Smoke doors

Fire Safety in Students Apartments

In the event of a life threatening emergency, please dial 911 then x9999 (Mercy College Campus Safety)

In all other emergencies, including suspicious activity please dial x9999

For non-emergencies:

Dobbs Ferry Campus: (914) 674-7225

Bronx Campus: (718) 678-8983

Manhattan Campus: (212) 615-3319

Yorktown Campus: (914) 455-2174

Fire Safety

Know the location of emergency exits
When you hear the fire alarm evacuate the building immediately, even if you believe it may be a false alarm
Move well away from the doors of the building
Failure to evacuate during a fire alarm will result in a $50 fine
Do not prop open hallway doors which have automatic closing devices. Automatic closing doors are designed to prevent the spread of fire

Initiating a false fire report or tampering with fire equipment is illegal, very dangerous and will result in criminal prosecution.

If a Fire Alarm Sounds

Do not re-enter the building until you have been given permission by a Campus Safety officer or the Fire Department.

Fire Tips

Before opening a door, feel near the top for heat. If it is cool, open it slowly
If smoke is present, close the door and use another route
Always close the door behind you to limit the spread of fire and smoke
If you must go through heat or heavy smoke, crawl on the floor because heat and smoke rise
If you become trapped, stuff a sheet or jacket under the door to keep out the smoke
Open a window and yell for help. If there is a phone, call Campus Safety at x 7225

Fire Safety

Students, faculty and staff are required to view this video and understand the procedures relating to fire safety.

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