Fire

Fire Prevention Tips 

Most fires are preventable. Help keep yourself and the Providence College community safe by taking a few simple precautions: 

• Stay in the kitchen while cooking and never leave cooking equipment unattended.  

• Keep anything that can burn away from heat sources. 

• Don’t overload electrical outlets or power strips. Use approved devices and equipment.  

• Never use damaged or frayed electrical cords.  

• Keep hallways, stairwells, exits, and fire doors clear and accessible.  

• Never prop open fire-rated doors.  

• Never disable or cover smoke detectors, fire alarms, or other safety equipment.  

• Use of candles, incense, and items with open flames are strictly prohibited (unless permitted by College policy; i.e. Science Labs).  

• Know where your building fire extinguishers, alarms, and emergency exits are located.  

• Report unsafe conditions—if you see something that could create a fire hazard, say something.  

When it comes to fire safety, prevention starts with awareness.

A few seconds of attention can prevent a fire and protect the people and places that make up Friartown. 

Knowing what to do during a fire can make a critical difference. RACE provides a simple reminder for responding to a fire emergency, while PASS outlines the basic steps for using a fire extinguisher—only when it is safe, and you are trained to do so. 

RACE: Rescue • Alarm • Confine • Evacuate 
PASS: Pull • Aim • Squeeze • Sweep 

Remember: Your first priority is always to get yourself and others to safety. Never put yourself at risk of fighting a fire. 

For additional information on Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures, please visit Evacuation Procedures – The Office of Public Safety.