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Fire Alarm/Emergency Evacuation Procedures for Brighton and Damon City Campuses


In accordance with New York State Law, Monroe Community College must conduct unannounced fire drills each year.  This is a requirement of section f405 of the uniform fire prevention and building code. 

The purpose is to educate the college community on the proper method to exit the college buildings should an emergency arise.  As fire drills are unannounced, please take the opportunity to discuss fire alarm procedures with others in your office and classroom.

Please remember that it takes a group effort to make a quick and safe evacuation of the building. Once everyone is out of the room, close all windows and doors.  Shut off the lights, leave the building and get away from the buildings and exit the courtyards. 

 For further information regarding Brighton Campus evacuations, please refer to the following MCC Web site PowerPoint. 
https://www.monroecc.edu/depts/pstd/haz_PP/Alarm%20Evacuation_files/frame.htm"Fire Alarm Evacuation

Emergency Assembly Areas provide an area of temporary refuge for persons with disabilities during an emergency or evacuation process.  These areas are generally located near or at a stair tower.  A blue sign inscribed with white lettering, “Emergency Assembly Area,” or  “Area of Refuge” identifies each area.  Persons with disabilities will gather at the following locations and await assistance from Public Safety. 

Building #1:
Second floor, west side, next to stairwell, overlooking the Bus Loop
Next to 1-300

Building #2:
Plaza Level, Library Lobby, West Side
Opposite 2-296
Opposite 2-320
Opposite 2-496

Building #3:
Near 3-295V North Emergency Stairwell
Near 3-217 Brighton Room

Building #5:
Opposite 5-202
Next to 5-222
Opposite 5-302
Next to 5-322
Opposite 5-402
Next to 5-422
Next to 5-502
Next to 5-524

Building #6:
Next to elevator 6-492A (Do Not Use Elevator)

Building #8:
Next to 8-202
Next to 8-222
Next to 8-302
Next to 8-322
Next to 8-402
Next to 8-424
Next to 8-502
Next to 8-524
Next to 8-602
Next to 8-624

Building #11:
Opposite 11-211
Opposite 11-295B
Opposite 11-310
Opposite 11-396A

Building #12:
Opposite 12-213
Opposite 12-295A

For further information regarding Damon City Campus evacuations, please refer to the following DCC Web site PowerPoint. 
https://www.monroecc.edu/depts/pstd/DCCEvacuation.htm

In addition to audible and visual alarms, spoken instructions are also given over the emergency address system, and by the Evacuation Assistants.

Elevators, the atrium escalators and atrium stairwell are not considered an emergency exit and should not be used.  Each classroom should contain a map of the closest emergency exit.

Emergency Evacuation Assistants have been assigned to expedite instructions and the flow of people to each of the emergency exits.  All personnel are expected to exit the building via the CLOSEST emergency exits and move away from the building to avoid overcrowding.

Staff and administration have the responsibility to become familiar with all emergency exits and in the event of an actual evacuation, they should assist in the process and ensure that the areas are evacuated and secured.

In the event of an emergency alarm, the faculty member should direct all students to the closest  emergency exit and assist with leaving the facility. For persons with disabilities, the faculty member should ensure that the person is escorted to the nearest Emergency Assembly Area. This is usually located very close to each emergency exit.

The faculty member should stay with the student at the Emergency Assembly Area. If the emergency escalates, the disabled individuals can be moved into the landing of the emergency exit, using the fire door for protection. The individual can be evacuated at that point by emergency response personnel.

4th Floor Emergency Exits
Exit number                                       Location
A4                                                        Near 4211                               East Side
C4                                                        Near 4193                               NE Side
D4                                                        Near 4216                               East Side
E4                                                        Near 4025                               South Side
F4                                                        Near 4072                               West Side
G4                                                        Near 4119                               NW Corner
H4                                                        Near 4142                               East Clinton

5th Floor Emergency Exits
Exit number                                       Location
A5                                                        Near 5097                               East Side
C5                                                        Near 5114                               NE Side
D5                                                        Near 5089                               East Side                     
E5                                                        Near 5045                               South Side
F5                                                        Near 5175                               West Side
G5                                                        Near 5160                               NW Corner
H5                                                        Near 5014                               East Clinton

Thank you in advance for your continued support.  If you should have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at ext. 3150

Martin Gilmore
Safety/Hazard Prevention
09/21/2009