1. Protect yourself from the fire to prevent exposing yourself to the smoke given off.
2. Raise the alarm as soon as possible by calling one of these numbers:
Premises
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Main reception
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Alarm Reception Centre
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Ciutadella campus
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1701 (Jaume I)
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2710
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Poblenou campus
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2201 (Roc Boronat)
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1545
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Mar campus
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3501 (Dr. Aiguader)
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52710
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1020 (PRBB) / 1900 (UPF)
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52710
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Mercè building
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2001
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2154
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You can also raise the alarm by pressing one of the alarm buttons.
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If necessary, and only if you feel capable and the fire is small and localized, use the extinguisher to smother it. In all cases, the follow the steps below:
- Cover your mouth and nose with an item of clothing or a handkerchief (wet, if possible).
- Prepare the extinguisher following the instructions on the label. Generally, you will need to do is as follows:
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Unhook the extinguisher, holding it by the nozzle or fixed lever at the top and place it on the floor in a vertical position.
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Remove the safety pin by pulling on the ring. If it is a CO2, extinguisher, you must hold the nozzle by the insulated handle intended for this purpose and make sure not to aim it towards other people. If the extinguisher has a fitted hose (ABC multi-purpose powder type), hold it by the nozzle to avoid the uncontrolled release of the contents.
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Press the handle to discharge a small test amount of extinguishing product.
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Aim the extinguisher towards the base of the flames with a sweeping movement keeping it at a minimum distance of one metre from the fire.
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b
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c
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d
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Steps to follow, taken from Spanish NTP 536 guidelines: The use of portable fire extinguishers (INSHT)
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- If your clothing has caught fire, do not run: seek help. Throw yourself to the ground and roll to extinguish the flames. A fire extinguisher must never be aimed at a person.
- If necessary, you may use a fire hose. Nevertheless, bear the following recommendations in mind:
1. Cut the electricity supply to the burning area. If it is not possible, do not use the fire hose.
2. Open the cover of the cabinet or break the safety glass and pull out the fire hose reel.
3. Take the nozzle and connect it to the fire hose reel if they are not attached.
4. Throw it vigorously until the hose is completely unrolled.
5. It is recommended to use the fire hose with the assistance of someone else. Involve a third person to open the stopcock and then help you with the hose.
6. The hose supply valve must be opened slowly and with caution.
7. Whenever possible, the water should be sprayed onto burning objects, unless the fire must be attacked from a distance.
8. Wet the ceiling and walls with rotating movements to cool the enclosed area.
9. Once the fire is under control, attack the pockets of fire one by one, with the minimum amount of water.
Remember that fire detection and protection means are indicated by specific signage:
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Alarm button
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Fire extinguisher
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Fire hose
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