Fire Safety Training – MSU Police and Public Safety

Fire Safety Training

The State of Michigan amended the Fire Prevention Code (PA 207 1941) to require that institutions of higher education ensure that all instructional staff are trained in fire drill procedures before the beginning of each academic year. As a University employee with instructional responsibilities, you will be looked to for leadership and guidance in the event of an emergency, and should be able to help guide others to safety. This training is intended to provide you with information on how to help your students safely evacuate in the event of a fire-related incident and reach a safe rally point.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

At least two safe evacuation locations called “rally points” have been identified for each facility on campus. These rally points are indicated on the Classroom Emergency Guidelines posted in each classroom. Most MSU facilities also have an evacuation map posted on each floor indicating emergency evacuation routes and exits, and the locations of fire extinguishers, evacuation alarms, temporary refuge and emergency phones. At the start of each semester, you should review the Classroom Emergency Guidelines and evacuation maps posted in the classroom(s) and facilities you will frequent. Please remind students to do the same.

Actions to take in the event of a fire:

Pull the evacuation alarm if there is smoke or a visible FIRE or when otherwise so directed by emergency personnel for an emergency requiring an
Call 9-1-1 as you exit to report the fire location with details and never assume others have called.
Report to one of your facility’s rally points identified on the Classroom Emergency Guidelines posted in each classroom
Follow the directions of emergency personnel or the Emergency Action Team (EAT), designated by their yellow vests/hats.
Identify any persons that were unable to evacuate safely to emergency personnel and the EAT leader at your rally

Emergency Action Teams

Emergency Action Teams have been formed for most facilities on campus. EAT leaders annually receive direct emergency training and train building occupants on the location of rallying points during drills. Please feel free to contact an EAT leader in your building for more information about emergency procedures.