Feel the door with the back of
your hand.
If it is hot, do not open the door.
(if it is not hot, see below).
Call 911 immediately. Give all
pertinent information and your
exact location, including building
wing and room number.
Describe to DPS the extent of
the fire, if known.
Place an article of clothing
or other obstruction along the
bottom of the door to keep
smoke out.
Move as far away from the door
and heat source as possible.
Wait for rescue personnel to
arrive.
If you feel the door and it is
not hot:
Call 911 immediately. Give all
pertinent information and your
exact location, including building
wing and room number.
Describe to DPS the extent of
the fire if known.
Slowly open the door while
standing behind it. If no danger
is present, activate the nearest
fire alarm and proceed to the
nearest exit.
If the area is filled with smoke,
stay low or crawl to the nearest
exit.
Evacuate the building following
the Evacuation Guidelines.