Fire Safety Information
We want everyone to feel safe and secure on campus. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we encourage you to read and follow these safety best practices.
Emergency Preparedness
Be ready before an emergency happens.
Understanding how to respond in the event of a fire can save lives. Know the procedures, how to get help, and what to do if you discover or hear a fire alarm.
Be familiar with different exit routes from your classrooms, workspaces, and buildings you visit. If you work or study in more than one building, ensure you understand where the exits are for each building.
Know where the closest pull station and fire extinguisher are located.
Sound the alarm by pulling the closest pull station
Evacuate the building, notifying other occupants in the building of the fire as you evacuate
Close all doors behind you, if safe to do so, as you evacuate
DO NOT use any elevators
If safe to do so, call extension 5200 or 519-840-5000 to relay information to emergency services
Evacuate the building, notifying other occupants in the building of the fire as you evacuate
Close all doors behind you, if safe to do so, as you evacuate
DO NOT use any elevators
If safe to do so, call extension 5200 or 519-840-5000 to relay information to emergency services
Re-entry to the building after a fire alarm is allowed once the bells have stopped ringing for approximately two (2) minutes, unless otherwise directed by an official.
Fire Prevention Rules
Preventing fires is just as important as knowing how to respond to them.
These rules help reduce the risk of fires and ensure a safer campus for everyone.
Discharging, tampering with, or operating any fire prevention or detection equipment for any purpose other than the control of fire safety is strictly prohibited and will result in charges.
Fire doors serve a purpose in the event of a fire. The doors will impede the fire and smoke from spreading and can help eliminate damage to rooms on either side of the door. Watch the Mock Room Burn to see a fire door in action.
Candles and/or incense are not permitted in any residence on campus. These produce smoke and/or heat which will activate fire safety devices.
While cooking with any appliance in designated areas on campus, do not leave the area. Unattended cooking is the second most common cause of fires in Canada. Ensure any appliances you are using are CSA certified and maintained safely.
Safe Practices
Your everyday habits can impact fire safety.
From electrical use to hallway clutter, here’s how to keep spaces fire-safe.
Always use CSA approved equipment. If you require the use of a power bar ensure it is CSA approved and only use the power bar for items such as your computer, cell phone, and laptop. Power bars are not to be used for appliances, heat producing devices, or high voltage items.
If an extension cord is required to be used temporarily ensure it is not a tripping hazard and is not overloaded.
Never daisy chain power bars and/or extension cords. Daisy chaining refers to the practice of plugging an extension cord into another extension cord or a power bar into another power bar. These devices are not manufactured to be used in partnership with each other and must be used alone.
Space heaters are only to be used in extreme circumstances and must receive the approval from the Fire Prevention Division.
All egress routes should be kept clear of items to ensure safe and efficient egress in the case of an emergency. This includes entrance and exit ways to buildings, hallways, and office spaces.
Large amounts of combustible items including but not limited to paper files, storage boxes, and unused office equipment, should be removed to limit potential fuel for a fire. Any combustible items should be placed away from heating elements such as stoves, space heaters, and radiators.
Laboratories have unique fire risks. If you work or study in a lab, visit the Laboratory Safety page for specific fire and life safety guidelines.
Contact Our Office
Dial 52245 from a campus phone
Trent Building, 32 Trent Lane
EMERGENCIES: 519-840-5000, Ext. 2000 (campus phone), or 911