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Fire Safety
In the event of an actual fire or fire alarm follow the RACE Plan:

Remove (Evacuate)
Alarm
Confine
Extinguish

Always leave the building you are in when fire alarm activates. Do not reenter the building until instructed to do so. Never use elevators in a fire situation-use the stairs.

Residence Hall Fire Protection

The Department of Public Safety and Security and the Resident Life staff perform routine safety inspections in addition to educating students on emergency procedures including evacuation plans.

All residence halls at Gwynedd-Mercy College are equipped with the following fire safety apparatus:

• Sprinklers
• Fire Extinguishers
• Smoke/Heat Detectors
• Pull Stations