Emergency Equipment in Morgridge Hall

This is a brief summary of emergency equipment available in Morgridge Hall.

Emergency Equipment in Morgridge Hall

AED (automated external defibrillator)

Symbol for AED 

AED image

Located at: 

Basement Floor (B1) - in the Bike and Commuter room 

Basement Floor (B2) - near the restrooms and elevators towards the back of the buidling 

1st Floor - outside Hello, World auditorium near the restrooms 

2nd Floor - in a stairway access hallways off the main library space 

3rd Floor - in atrium directly outside the 3rd floor kitchen 

4th, 5th, 6th Floor - off the atrium between the restrooms 

7th Floor - In atrium to the left of the WARF seminar room near open seating area 

In case of a heart attack emergency, call 911, begin CPR, and send someone for a defibrillator.

Video explaining usage  

External video from the Washington Post with clear AED instructions: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VxVQ2expR0

In case of a heart attack emergency, call 911, begin CPR, and send someone for a defibrillator. 

In the event of an emergency, the defibrillator will provide loud automated instructions in English. It also provides visual cues with illustrations. AEDs are "automated" and designed to sense cardiac arrest. You should not be worried about using it incorrectly. Once opened the defibrillator will give clear audio directions for use. 

Fire Extinguishers

Are located 

On every floor, with many off the atrium. In the case of a fire, pull a fire alarm and call 911.

Fire Extinguisher instructions - PASS

P - PULL - the pin 

A - AIM - low at the source of the fire 

S - SQUEEZE - the handle 

S - SWEEP - the extinguisher side to side 

Video with clear instructions

This is an external video with clear instructions. UW does not provide its own information. 

https://youtu.be/58naKHqpCWo



Keywords:
emergency, AED, defibrillator, heart attack, fire extinguisher, EMS 
Doc ID:
157550
Owned by:
Rebecca M. in Morgridge Hall Guide
Created:
2025-12-18
Updated:
2026-01-23
Sites:
Morgridge Hall Guide