All agency employees should be familiar with the locations of fire extinguishers and fire alarm pull stations. Fire extinguishers are located in each hallway and you need to learn the location of the nearest extinguisher. Do not attempt to fight a fire before activating the fire alarm pull station and calling the fire department.

1. If a fire is discovered inside the building:
   1. Activate a fire alarm pull station. Follow the instructions on the pull station. Make sure the handle is pulled all the way down and released.
   2. Notify the fire department at 911. Give exact location (building name, address, floor, etc.).
   3. Evacuate the building using the Building Evacuation instructions.
      
      
2. Personal safety and safety of others are the most important factors when deciding when to fight a small fire. Considerations for using the portable fire extinguisher:
   1. If it is a small, contained fire (e.g., wastebasket).
   2. If unable to extinguish in 15 seconds, leave the area. If possible, close off the area.
      
      
3. If the decision is to use the fire extinguisher, follow these operating instructions by remembering the PASS word:
   1. Pull the pin.
   2. Aim extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire (approach no closer than 8 feet from the fire).
   3. Squeeze trigger while holding the extinguisher upright.
   4. Sweep the extinguisher from side to side, covering the area of the fire with extinguishing agent.
      
      
4. If there is a fire outside the building, call 911 and report the fire. Do not activate the fire alarm system.