Rescue and medical aid may be necessary during emergency situations. Circumstances calling for rescue and/or medical aid includes: when person(s) are injured or disabled, the Philadelphia Fire Department will be used for evacuation and medical assistance.

Emergency Response Team (ERT) members are responsible for performing rescue duties in case of an emergency requiring rescue. Members of the ERT are: Campus Security Personnel, Campus Police Officers, and Fire Marshals.

Designated first aid responders are to provide medical assistance within their capabilities to employees and students requiring it during an emergency situation. Designated first aid responders include the following individuals: Campus Security Personnel, Campus Police Officers, and Fire Marshals

Professional emergency services responding in an emergency will help and direct all rescue and medical duty assignments upon their arrival on site.

Emergency Action Plan