Fire Safety

All Virginia schools and institutions of higher learning are required to conduct fire drills several times a  year to ensure that everyone in the building knows how to get outside quickly and quietly. All RCC fire drills will be scheduled and announced in advance to allow everyone to plan ahead. The element of surprise is not necessary to practice the college fire drill procedures. All college fire drills must be taken seriously, everyone in the buildings must participate. Faculty are required to review the Fire drill procedures with their students during the start of the semester. A fire drill map detailing the primary and secondary exits for each office and classroom should be on the wall next to the door.

Faculty, staff and students should know the sound of the fire alarm and respond immediately. Stop everything. Listen for instructions. LOOK, LISTEN, ACT! Go quickly and quietly out of the classroom to the assigned meeting place outside the school for roll call.

PROTOCOLS:

Please take a moment to review the following information to ensure that everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire. 

1. When the Fire alarm sounds, please evacuate the building immediately.  Remember to Look, Listen and then Act,                                                                       
2. Use the nearest exit  to your class or office and do not use elevators,
3. Once outside, move to the designated meeting area,
4. Do not re-enter the building until the “All Clear” Signal is given,
5. Instructors take attendance of your class and be prepared to report if anyone is missing to the department Head or Security when asked,
6. Managers please be prepared to account for all of your staff as well.

Fire Drill Instructions and Procedures

Fire Drill Training and Safety Presentation