Fire safety emergency procedures

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) mandates that before the start of each academic year, HFC must train its employees on the proper response in the event there is a fire emergency on campus. Know the location of the fire extinguisher, fire exits, and fire alarms in your area.

Minor fire

• If a minor fire appears controllable, immediately contact Campus Safety at 9911 from a College phone or at 313-845-9630 from a non-College phone.
• Faculty and staff may use a fire extinguisher if trained to do so.

Serious fire emergency

• Activate the nearest fire alarm pull box.
• Call 911.
• Call Campus Safety at 9630 from a College phone or at 313-845-9630 from a non-college phone.
• Immediately evacuate all rooms and close the doors. Do not lock the doors!
• Walk quickly to the nearest marked stairway or direct exit, and alert others to do the same.
• Do not use elevators in a fire situation.
• If you are able and comfortable doing so, assist others, including the physically challenged, with evacuating.
• Once outside, proceed to a clear area at least 500 feet from the building.
• Stay together insofar as possible. Account for all your students and staff.
• Keep roads, fire lanes, and hydrants unobstructed for emergency vehicles and personnel.
• Do not return to the building until directed by a College official.

If you become trapped in a building during a fire

• Call 911 to alert emergency responders of your location.
• Stay near the floor.
• Cover your nose and mouth with clothing.