Fire Safety

Fire Safety reporting form Fire drills are scheduled regularly by Campus Safety and Security. Complete fire safety information can be found on the William Woods University website. Students should follow this procedure:

Immediately turn on lights. (If odor of gas is detected, do not turn lights off or on.)
Close all windows.
Put on shoes.
Get a bath towel. If time permits, wet it. (Place over nose; it will block smoke inhalation.)
Leave room quickly. Unlock and close all doors.
Leave building quickly and silently as directed to specific locations where staff will check the roll.
Return to the building when directed to do so by the residential life staff.

Fire extinguishers are located in each building. The residence hall staff is responsible for orienting students to fire safety procedures, locations, and proper use of emergency equipment. Extinguishers may be used to put out small blazes. There are fire alarm systems in every building and residence hall, and students should familiarize themselves with the location of these alarms in case an emergency necessitates their use.

In case of fire, students should sound the alarm and notify a member of the residence hall staff immediately. If the situation warrants, the student should call the Fulton Fire Department (911) to report the fire without delay. In a classroom situation, the faculty member should sound the alarm and call the Fulton Fire Department (911) without delay. The classroom building will be evacuated. Information reported to 911 should include the name of the person reporting the fire, the name of the building, and the location of the fire. Individuals relaying a false alarm or starting fires will be subject to prosecution. More information on fire safety policies, procedures, violations, and sanctions is available in the Office of Residential Life and on the website under Campus Safety.