Emergency Information
Effective Date: 09/04/2014 - Review Date: 08/30/2022
The Pittsburgh campus has specific Emergency Management Guidelines. Faculty, staff and students should contact their departmental chairperson for information. Supervisory personnel may obtain a copy of the Guidelines by contacting EH&S. Faculty, staff, and students from Regional Campuses and other University properties should refer to the specific emergency guidelines, and procedures for their respective areas.
1. Emergency Phone Numbers
University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh campus)
ALL EMERGENCIES: 412-624-2121
FIRE: Pull fire alarm, then dial 412-624-2121 from a safe area
Over 450 emergency phones are located throughout the Pittsburgh campus. These phones ring directly to the University Police and automatically register the location of the caller.
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
10333 from a campus phone
814-368-3211 from an off-campus phone
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
9865 from a campus phone
724-836-9865 from an off-campus phone
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
7222 from a campus phone
814-269-7222 from an off-campus phone
University of Pittsburgh at Titusville
4488 from a campus phone
814-827-4488
2. Medical Emergencies
2.1 In the event that you identify an individual on Campus who appears in need of emergency medical attention, contact the University Police at 412-624-2121. In addition to dispatching a University Police Officer, the University Police will contact City of Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Services.
2.2 If possible, do not leave the victim alone.
2.3 Do not move the injured person unless there is IMMEDIATE DANGER of further injury.
2.4 At no time should a rescuer put themselves at risk.
2.5 Only individuals who have been trained in lifesaving techniques (i.e. American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, Emergency Medical Technician’s program) and are willing to offer their abilities should initiate medical assistance. However, any person, who in good faith and without compensation renders emergency care or treatment by the use of an AED as an ordinary, reasonably prudent individual would do under the same or similar circumstances, shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury as a result of such care or treatment (Pennsylvania Good Samaritan Law).
3. Fire Emergencies
3.1 Alert people in the area to evacuate.
3.2 Close doors to confine fire.
3.3 Activate the nearest “pull box” located along the egress corridor or near exit door.
3.4 Evacuate to a safe area following exit signs. Do not use elevators.
3.5 When safe to do so, call University Police or emergency number for campus.
3.6 Fire extinguishers should be used only by trained personnel. See Fire Safety Section of this Manual for more details regarding fire emergencies and alarms.