Fire Safety Protocols
It is an offense under the Criminal Code of Canada to cause a false fire alarm. This is an indictable offense that is liable to an imprisonment term.
View Criminal Code of Canada Section 437: - "Other Interference with Property"
Evacuation Procedure:
The fire alarm is a continuous loud ringing of a bell. Upon hearing the alarm, all guests are to leave the building via the nearest safe exit.
Our Conference Services staff and Conference Associates have received special fire safety training and will act as Fire Wardens. All rooms will be checked in the area where the alarm has sounded. Any person(s) found remaining within the affected Residence will be liable to a fine of up to $200.00. Assisted by the University Security staff, the Thunder Bay Fire Department will respond to all fire alarms and their personnel will be in charge of the situation. Once the "all clear" is given, guests will be allowed to return to their rooms.
In case you discover a Fire:
Bartley Residence, Prettie Residence, Avila Centre, & the Apartments:
Manual fire alarm stations are located throughout Bartley Residence, Prettie Residence, Avila Centre, and the Apartment Complexes. It is the responsibility of each guest to be familiar with the location of alarm pull stations and fire exits throughout Residence.
If you detect a fire, activate the nearest pull station, call out to persons around you and proceed to the closest safe phone to call (807) 343-8911. Provide Security Services with all the particulars about the emergency.
Evaluate the area and take refuge in the designated safe area for your residence.
Townhouses:
If you detect a fire call (807) 343-8911 from the nearest safe area/place or from the emergency phone located in the laundry room. Provide Security Services with all the particulars about the emergency.
Evaluate the area and take refuge in the designated safe area for your residence.
Designated Residence Safe Areas
Bartley Residence: Outside each Bartley entrance door well away from the entrance, any road or parking lot
Prettie Residence: On the walkway nearest Dan's Diner
Avila Centre: Outside each entrance door well away from the entrance, any road or parking lot
Townhouse Phases: The nearest safe townhouse block
Apartment Complex: Outside front entrance well away from the entrance, any road or parking lot