What to do in case of FIRE:

If fire or smoke is observed:

• Immediately activate the fire alarm, if it is not already sounding.
• Call 911 (9-911 if using a campus/room phone) and/or the Department of Public Safety, 218-755-3888 (3888 if using a campus/room phone) or have someone make that call.
• Activate the Building Emergency Plan and begin an external evacuation.
• If a fire extinguisher is available, you may use it only if:
• You have been trained on fire extinguisher use.
• You are confident in your ability to extinguish the fire.
• The fire is small; e.g., no bigger than a wastebasket.
• The fire department has been notified.
• Evacuation has begun.
• You have a safe exit route that the fire cannot block.
• Close doors to isolate fire and contain smoke, if possible and safe to do so.
• Move to the closest, safe exit.
• Check doors with back of hand before opening; if hot move to alternate exit.
• If door is not hot, open it slowly and check for smoke and odors; if they are strong close door and move to alternate exit.
• If smoke and odors are tolerable, prop open door and proceed, staying low to lessen smoke exposure.
• Do not use elevators