September is fire drill season

Concordia’s students, staff and faculty should take note that a series of fire drills will take place across Concordia’s two campuses later this month. Fire drills are scheduled for buildings on the Loyola Campus from September 17 to 24. The Sir George Williams Campus fire drills will occur from September 21 until October 3.

Members of the Concordia community are encouraged to consult the Fire Prevention page on the Environmental Health and Safety website to find out about what precautions to take to prevent fires from happening, and what to do in the event of an emergency.

Remember, everyone has a role to play in preventing fires:
•    Know the location of at least two emergency exits in your area.
•    Know and post the campus emergency number near telephones (3717).
•    Report burning odours to security.
•    When the fire alarm is activated, evacuate the building.
•    Avoid using unsafe electrical appliances (including space heaters), frayed extension cords or overloaded outlets.
•    Do not obstruct exit corridors or exit doors with any kind of stock, furniture or equipment.
•    Keep doors to stairways closed at all times.
•    Keep stairways, hallways, passageways and exits (inside and outside) clear of obstruction.
•    Do not accumulate combustible materials in any stairway, fire escape or other means of egress.

Related links:
•    Fire prevention site