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Fire Drills

Practise today. Be prepared.

Practise evacuation procedures and help keep your building ready for a fire emergency.

When the Alarm Sounds

Know what to do when a fire alarm sounds and how to leave safely.

View Evacuation Guidance

Contact Fire Safety

Ask about fire drills, scheduling, or evacuation procedures for your building.

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During a Fire Drill

Treat every alarm as real, even if you expect a drill.

  1. Stop what you are doing if it is safe to do so and leave the building immediately using the closest safe exit.
  2. Do not use elevators.
  3. Once outside, move away from the building and keep entrances, exits, sidewalks, roadways, and fire routes clear.
  4. Follow direction from emergency personnel, Building Emergency Team members, building supervisory staff, Western Fire Safety, or authorized staff.
  5. Do not re-enter the building until emergency personnel or authorized staff confirm it is safe.

Why Fire Drills Are Conducted

Fire drills help building occupants practise evacuation procedures before an emergency. They also help Western Fire Safety and building supervisory staff identify whether procedures are understood and followed.

Drills help occupants practise leaving safely, moving to a safe location outside, and keeping access routes clear for emergency responders.

Scheduling and Questions

Western Fire Safety works with building supervisory staff to schedule campus fire drills and help ensure evacuation procedures are in place and understood.

Schedules may vary by building and operational needs. Contact Fire Safety with questions about a drill, evacuation procedures, or building-specific expectations.

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What Fire Safety Reviews

During or after a drill, Western Fire Safety may review:

  • How promptly occupants begin evacuating.
  • Whether occupants use safe exit routes.
  • Whether elevators are avoided during the alarm.
  • Whether entrances, exits, sidewalks, roadways, and fire routes remain clear.
  • Whether Building Emergency Team members and building supervisory staff understand their roles.
  • Any issues requiring follow-up with building contacts.

Helpful Contacts

Emergency Assistance

Emergency: 911

Call 911 if there is fire, smoke, an active alarm, or an immediate threat to life or safety.

WSCS Non-Emergency / After-Hours Assistance:
519-661-3300

Western Fire Safety

Email: firesafety@uwo.ca
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 88053
Location: Graphics Building, Room 123
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.