Emergency Response

Responses to Fires

The University of Texas at Dallas has established its own internal emergency assistance system. In case of a fire, assistance can be obtained by dialing "911". Calls from campus phones are routed to the University of Texas at Dallas Police Department, where there is a dispatcher on call 24 hours a day. The dispatcher can provide the appropriate assistance.

When calling for assistance, the following information should be given to the dispatcher:

1. Name of the caller.
2. Location from which call is being made and location of the situation, if known.
3. Phone number where caller can be reached on a callback.
4. Description of the situation (i.e., fire, type of injury, etc.)

If possible, stay on the phone until the dispatcher has obtained all the pertinent information.

Under no circumstances is anyone to place themselves in danger to make a phone call or stay on the phone.

Responses to Injuries or Illness

Should accidents or serious illness occur on campus, medical aid may be needed. In the event of such an occurrence, the following procedures should be followed by the person aiding the injured or ill person.

Dial "911" and provide the following information:

1. Name of the caller.
2. Name of victim, if known.
3. Nature of illness or injury.
4. Location of the victim.
5. Where someone will meet the rescue squad to lead them to the victim.
6. Other information that may be pertinent or necessary, or that is requested by the "911" operator or rescue squad personnel.

The caller should stay on the phone with the "911" operator until they are sure no more information is needed.

If blood is involved in the incident, see the Bloodborne Pathogens Manual.

Training is only available to current University of Texas at Dallas employees.

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