Fire & Safety Information
Your safety and security is our top priority. Keeping this in mind, the residence halls are secured by a card swipe system or locked entrance. You will have access to your residence hall only. Safety and Security officers patrol the campus, including the residence halls, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Residence Hall Safety Tips
- Keep doors and windows locked, especially when sleeping or when you are not in the room.
- Secure valuables out of sight and password protect your computer.
- Know your neighbors.
- Know the location of the nearest blue light phone.
- Report suspicious people or events to Security.
- Do not give your keys or student ID to anyone.
- Report lost keys and/or IDs immediately to Residential Life or Security.
- Do not prop doors open or leave doors open. Propped-open doors provide access for intruders.
- Do not loan your credit cards or your pin numbers to anyone.
Fire Safety Information
When a fire alarm rings in a Residence Hall:
- DO NOT IGNORE THE FIRE ALARM.
- Feel the door to see if it is warm (if warm, remain in room and call for help [i.e. phone, shout]). Test the intensity of heat in the corridors by touching the inside of the door or doorknob.
- Wake roommates and suitemates.
- Close windows and doors as you leave. Lock your room door if there is no presence of fire or smoke in your room or in the hallway.
- DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. Walk to the nearest stairwell. If the stairwell is blocked by smoke or fire, use the other exit(s) located in your hallway. If you have special needs, wait for emergency personnel in your designated evacuation area. If you have special needs that have not been disclosed to the College, please contact the fire marshal at (585) 385-8025 to discuss your evacuation plan.
- Leave the building and move to your building’s designated short-term meeting place (see table below) and wait for further directions.
- Keep out of the way of the Fire Department equipment.
- Return to building only when instructed by a member of Safety and Security.
Designated Meeting Areas
| Building | Short-Term Meeting Place | Long-Term Meeting Place |
|---|---|---|
| Dorsey | In front of Growney Stadium | SLC |
| Founders | Keating Alumni Terrace | SLC |
| Haffey | Campus Center quad | SLC |
| Keough | Campus Center quad | Varsity Gym |
| Michaelhouse | Keating Alumni Terrace | Dorsey Lounge |
| Murray | In front of Growney Stadium | Dorsey Lounge |
| Murphy | Parking Lot U (Front of Murphy) | Founders Lounges |
| Ward | LeChase Common | Varsity Gym |
Fire/Safety Inspections
The College makes periodic fire/safety inspections of the rooms during the year and reserves the right to remove all items considered to be fire/safety hazards. Any questions regarding the acceptability of items you wish to bring into the residence hall or about electrical hookups must be directed to the campus fire marshall. Candles/incense may not be burned in the residence halls for any reason, including religious purposes. Please contact your residence director for assistance in finding an appropriate location for burning candles or incense for religious purposes.
Emergency Information for Parents
Emergency Phone Information
Your student should list his/her emergency contacts in the ResLife On-Line system, which is the place that they apply for housing.
Medical Emergencies
If your student is involved in a medical emergency during the day, you will more than likely be informed by your student from the Wellness Center. You will be contacted by the Wellness Center if your student makes a routine visit. The Wellness Center is unable to give out any information without permission from your student.
In the event your student is involved in an after hours medical situation involving transportation to the hospital, every effort will be made to contact you at the phone number that your student has on file.
Insurance Cards and Medical Emergencies
All students must have health insurance and it is advisable that your student brings his/her insurance card to college in case of an emergency. Students should also know to what medications they are allergic.
Weather Emergencies
Should the College need to close for any weather emergency, it will be broadcast in the Rochester area on 1180 WHAM as well as local TV outlets. Information will also be posted on the main College website www.sjfc.edu. Please do not contact the College switchboard or the Office of Safety and Security; both need to remain open for emergency calls.