In case of emergency
As our student, we want you to feel safe and secure. We are here to help you if anything happens that makes you feel targeted or vulnerable, or if you are injured or involved in an incident.
In the event of an emergency or immediate danger
Call 112
Always contact SOS Alarm in the event of an emergency or immediate danger: 112.
University security control centre, 20 700
You can also call the University’s emergency number: +46 (0)46 222 07 00
In the event of a fire
What to do in the event of a fire depends on the situation. Information about evacuation routes, the location of fire extinguishers, fire alarm buttons and assembly points can be found on the Emergency Evacuation Plans placed strategically in all buildings at Lund University.
Rescue people who are in immediate danger, but do not expose yourself to unnecessary danger.
Alert those around you.
Raise the alarm by calling 112 (or 0112 if you are calling from a university line).
Extinguish the fire if you think you can do so, but remember your own safety.
Evacuate the building via the nearest smoke-free evacuation route. Close any doors behind you to minimise the spread of fire and smoke. Lifts must never be used for evacuation.
Proceed to the assembly point (återsamlingsplats in Swedish) is stated on the Emergency Evacuation Plan. Never return to the building before receiving permission to do so.
Help people with reduced mobility or orientation can await help from the emergency services.
Fire extinguishers and prevention work
Fire extinguishers are placed in strategic locations in the building. The fire extinguisher’s location is marked with a sign and stated on the Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Carry the extinguisher by the lower handle and remove the safety pin by pulling the rig straight out
Bend down and get as close to the fire as possible
Hold the mouthpiece firmly and aim it at the base of the fire
Release the extinguisher’s content by pressing down the upper handle
Powder extinguishers
Powder extinguishers puts out most types of fires and are very effective. The disadvantages are that powder makes a mess and is difficult to clean up - but so do fires. You should therefore avoid using powder extinguishers in rooms with sensitive equipment. Powder does not conduct electricity, which means that you can extinguish fires in electrical equipment.
Foam extinguishers
Foam extinguishers are effective on fires in fibrous material (e.g. wood, paper and textiles) and on burning fluids. The foam lies on top of the fire, putting it out and cooling it down. The foam then remains as protection from reigniting. Just like water, foam conducts electricity, meaning that foam and water are thus not suitable for extinguishing burning electrical equipment.
Carbon dioxide extinguishers
Contains carbon dioxide gas that extinguishes fire quick and clean, but is poor at putting out embers. When putting out fires with CO2 the fire can reignite before the burnt object has had a chance to cool. CO2 does not conduct electricity and is therefore used to extinguish fires in electrical equipment. CO2 is very cold and should thus not be used for putting out fires in clothing.
Water extinguishers
Used on fires in fibrous materials. Water is poor at extinguishing fires in petroleum products because these fluids float on top of water. Water conducts electricity so it is thus not suitable for extinguishing burning electrical equipment. It can be extremely dangerous to try and extinguish hot oils with water.
LTH is continuously implementing systematic fire prevention in accordance with the law: ”Lag om skydd mot olyckor”: SFS 2003: 778, which came into force on January 1 2004. This is done by organizing, training, documenting and controlling fire prevention measures.
If you have any questions or suggestions for improvements, call +46 46-222 72 00 or email: info@lth.se.