Fire | Emergency Procedures

Campus Emergency Phones/Call Boxes:

  • Emergency phones and call boxes are directly linked to the Campus Police Department.
  • Emergency phones and call boxes are labeled and located throughout campus buildings, parking lots, and pathways.
  • Emergency phones and call boxes are monitored 24 hours a day.

Emergency Phones are labeled on the SF State campus map with an E symbol. To view the online map, please see the SF State Map Page.

Fire Safety Protocol

At the First Sign of Fire:

1. Notify Campus Police

  • Call (415) 338-2222 immediately to report the fire.

2. Evacuate the Building or Area

  • Leave the building as quickly and safely as possible.

3. Activate the Fire Alarm

  • Pull the nearest fire alarm as you evacuate the area.
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4. Avoid Elevators

  • DO NOT use elevators during a fire. Use the stairs instead.

5. Check Doors for Heat

  • Feel closed doors with the back of your hand. If the door feels hot, do not open it. Find an alternate escape route.

6. If Trapped in the Building

  • Hang an article of clothing, towel, sheet, or other fabric out of a window to signal emergency responders.
  • Stay near the window and close to the floor to avoid smoke inhalation.
  • If safe to do so, close (but do not lock) doors between you and the fire to contain it.
  • Shout at regular intervals to alert emergency personnel.

7. For Small Fires (e.g., Wastebasket Fires)

  • If the fire is small and manageable, locate a fire extinguisher and use it if you can do so safely.

Fire Extinguisher Training

For more information on how to properly use a fire extinguisher and training details, visit the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) website.

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