The information below is provided by CAPREIT in conjunction with the Toronto Fire Department. Please read and become familiar with the instructions, if you should have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to inform your Resident Manager and/or contact the Toronto Fire Department for more information.
IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE IN YOUR SUITE
1. Leave the area of danger
2. Close all the doors in your path of exit. DO NOT LOCK the doors
3. Sound the ALARM - use the manual pull stations. Use a safe exit stairwell - DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS
4. Telephone the FIRE DEPARTMENT (9-1-1) from an area of safety, giving building address, floor number and exact location of fire
5. Do NOT return to your suite until it is declared safe to do so by the Fire Department Official.
UPON HEARING THE FIRE ALARM
1. Turn off all appliances
2. Feel the door before you attempt to open it. If warm, do NOT open. Remain in your suite. Seal all openings using wet towels, sheets, etc. to prevent smoke from entering your suite.
OR
Feel the door before attempting to open. If NOT warm, open it cautiously. If the hallway is free of smoke or heat, take your key and leave your suite. Close the door.
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS. Use one of the exit stairwells. If smoke is present, use an alternative stairwell. If smoke is present in all stairwells, return to your suite.
3. Telephone the fire department (9-1-1) and give your exact location.
4. Open a window for ventilation and signal for help by waving a towel or sheet. Do NOT panic or jump.
5. Contact the Fire Department (9-1-1) from an area of safety. Do NOT assume that someone else has contacted the Fire Department!
NON AMBULATORY RESIDENTS
If you require assistance to leave the building in an emergency situation, please ensure that the resident manager is advised, so they can be prepared to assist you first.
Thank you,
