Alarm systems and how to sound the alarm

The evacuation alarm is sounded with an audible alarm and smoke detectors.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

In the event that you:

  • discover a fire, chemical spill emergency or explosion;
  • smell smoke or the odor of burning or abnormally hot material (or)
  • the alarm is sounded

You shall:

  • Verbally warn others in the area.
  • Activate the fire alarm system (pull stations near the exits).
  • If your workspace is not currently involved and you can do so safely: shut windows and close the door tightly behind you as you leave.
  • Evacuate the building; do not use an elevator, conducting a minimal sweep for visitors and students on the way out.
  • If you discovered the fire or chemical spill emergency, call 911 from a safe place and inform them of what has happened.
  • Assemble at the rally point and account for all employees.
  • Call 911 from a safe place and inform them of what has happened.
  • Brief the Fire Department of concerns upon their arrival.
  • Remain at the rally point until the all clear is given by the authorities.

Evacuation Routes / Exit Pathways: Leave the building by the nearest safe exit. See building maps and/or attend training.

Rally Point:

Rally point for all Maine Center occupants is the parking lot at Portland Regency Hotel & Spa.

evacuation check point

At the rally point, an accounting of employees will be taken by the most senior of the staff available. If people cannot be accounted for, inform the Emergency Responders.

Reporting medical emergencies:

In the event that you are injured, come upon an injured person, or encounter what you suspect to be blood or other bodily fluids, you shall:

  • Call 911 and inform them what has happened.
  • Call Campus Security at 780.4178 for assistance.
  • If the victim is other than yourself, administer first aid only if you are currently certified and are using the proper personal protective equipment.
  • If the situation involves suspected blood or other bodily fluids and no victim, still call Campus Security at 780.4178. Keep people away from the suspected bodily fluid. (DO NOT attempt a clean-up on your own.)

Use of Emergency Equipment:

Although it is policy to evacuate in case of a fire, circumstances may dictate that a fire extinguisher is needed.

DO NOT use a fire extinguisher unless you:

  • have been trained in the hands-on use of an extinguisher within the last three years.
  • are able to put out the fire without endangering yourself or others.
  • have an open path of escape at all times

Employees authorized to remain behind to operate or shut down critical operations:

NONE.

Prevention/Follow-up:

  • Periodic safety audits will be conducted by the employees and safety coordinator reducing the risks of hazards within the work spaces.
  • Once the emergency situation has been mitigated, an incident investigation will be completed, and corrective measures will be implemented to prevent future recurrence of the problem.
  • If an injury is involved then file a first report of injury with Human Resources.

Implementation and Maintenance:

  • This plan will be reviewed, trained, and exercised when the plan is first implemented, whenever a new employee is hired, when changes necessitate, or at least once a year. The training will consist of:
    • providing a copy of the Emergency Action Plan and evacuation map to the employee;
    • explaining procedures;
    • walking through an evacuation; and
    • answering any questions the employee has.
  • The person(s) responsible for updating and training this Emergency Action Plan is Chief Business Office. They can be reached at 207.228.8442

Revised: 08/03/2023