All Colby facilities have state of the art life safety systems including, but not limited to; sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, and locater enunciator panels. All systems are monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in the Department of Security dispatch center.   

If you discover a fire:

• Sound the alarm. Know where the pull stations are in your building.
• Call the emergency number x5911.
• Leave the building.

If you are in a burning building:

• Go the the nearest exit or stairs. Do Not Use The Elevator.
• Feel door handles. If hot, do not open the door. Try another exit or window.
• If the exit is blocked, return to your room, close the door, open the window, and call for help.
• If in a smoke-filled area, keep low to the floor to escape the smoke and heat.
• Learn all the exits and the evacuation plans to your building.

Remember: DO NOT tamper with the fire alarms, smoke detectors, pull stations, or other fire safety equipment...they could save your life!