The Auraria Emergency Preparedness, Coordination and Recovery (EPCAR) Committee provides guidance, standards, preparedness planning, response coordination and recovery efforts for students, faculty members and staff members on the Auraria Campus. The committee consists of emergency-management and law-enforcement personnel from Metropolitan State University of Denver, Community College of Denver, the University of Colorado Denver and the Auraria Higher Education Center.
Beginning this fall, EPCAR will conduct one fire evacuation drill in each of the 30 campus buildings annually.
- Fifteen fire evacuation drills will be conducted during the second and third weeks of the fall semester, and the remaining 15 buildings will be completed in the second and third weeks of the spring semester.
- Drills will be conducted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., lasting approximately 15-20 minutes.
- EPCAR will work with building, department, school and college leadership to coordinate times of each drill to ensure minimal disruption to instruction, research and operational processes.
Participation in fire evacuation drills is mandatory for all students, faculty members and staff members across campus unless otherwise instructed. Faculty and staff members should prepare for the drills and/or schedule important meetings, events, etc., around the drill schedule.
Schedule:
Aug. 29
- MSU Denver – Jordan Student Success Building
- MSU Denver – Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building
- MSU Denver – 7th Street Classroom
Aug. 31
- MSU Denver – Hospitality Learning Center (UPDATED AUG. 26: The HLC drill will be rescheduled. Please watch for details)
Sept. 2
- MSU Denver – Assembly Athletic Complex
Sept. 6
- PE Building
- Plaza Building
- King Center
Sept. 8
- Arts Classroom
- Central Classroom
- West Classroom
Spring 2023 Fire Drill Schedule:
Jan. 23. 2023
- Administration Building
- Modulars
- 5th St. Hub
Jan. 25, 2023
- 9th St. Park
- Science Building
- Clear Creek Building
Jan. 27, 2023
- Tivoli Student Union
- Auraria Library
Jan. 31, 2023
- Any buildings that were missed in the original schedule
What to do during evacuation
If you are ever unsure whether the fire alarm is a drill or a real event, evacuate the building. Check your mobile device. Real events will be accompanied by an Emergency Notification.
- Never ignore a fire alarm, and know at least two ways to exit the building.
- Follow laboratory-specific safety protocols and secure hazardous or dangerous materials or equipment.
- If a fire alarm sounds, immediately proceed to the nearest exit in a safe and orderly manner — do not run. Avoid using elevators.
- After exiting, proceed to the designated evacuation rally points or move to a safe location at least 300 feet away.
- Conduct an accountability roll call for all students, faculty members and staff members within your classroom, lab or office space.
- Remain at the evacuation rally points. Do not reenter the building until directed by emergency personnel.
- For individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs please support and use the buddy system. Gather at the designated location and notify the Auraria Campus Police Department, 303-556-5000, of your location.
Additionally, this new campuswide emergency procedures sign should now be posted in all classrooms.
Contact facilities with any questions, comments or concerns.
