Rutgers University Fire
Extinguisher Use Guidelines
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University building are equipped
with fire extinguishers in accordance with the
requirements of the construction and/or fire
safety codes. Students, Faculty and Staff are
not expected to utilize these devices to fight
fires due to the danger of their personal
safety, which would result from attempting to
extinguish a fire, the hazards associated with
the products of combustion and the threat of
spreading fire. |
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A fire extinguisher may be
utilized to clear a safe path to an exit or
"shoot your way out" of a building if you are
trapped. Before using a fire extinguisher, you
should know how to properly select and operate.
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Please read and understand the following: |
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Rutgers University Fire
Extinguisher Use Guidelines
[PDF] |
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To request Departmental lecture
and "hands on" extinguisher training session,
please contact our Training Coordinator at
732-932-4875 |
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Fire Safety Training |
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Rutgers Emergency Services
provides a variety of Fire Safety Training to
Faculty, Staff, and Students. Representatives
from our Department can speak to your group on
Fire Extinguishers, fire safety, and Hot Work
Safety. We can also provide Fire Extinguisher
Training at your location. |
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Fire Safety Training can be
arranged by contacting: |
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732-932-4875 |
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Last updated 05/22/2009 |
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Emergency Services
Public Safety Building
55 Commercial Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Emergency Response Bureau
Busch Campus
129 Davidson Ave.
Piscataway, NJ 08854
For an Emergency
Dial 9-1-1
From a University Phone
Obtain an outside line
Dial 9-1-1
Non-Emergency Numbers
732/932-4800
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