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` J Advanced Interconnect Technologies Emergency Response Plan Page 4 5.3. The responsibilities of the Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) upon receiving notification of a fire or explosion are as follows: 5.3.1. Respond immediately to the area of the emergency and assess possible hazards to employees, public and the environment from incident. 5.3.1.1.Consider both direct and indirect effects such as any toxic, irritating or asphyxiating gases and hazardous surface water runoff from water or chemicals used to control the fire. 5.3.2. If necessary, activate the evacuation alarm or make an evacuation announcement on the PA system. 5.3.3. With assistance of ERT members, use fire extinguishers to control the fire. Do not fight any fire alone. NOTE: Only personnel who have received formal training in the use of portable fire extinguishers should attempt to use them. 5.3.4. If the fire cannot be controlled by fire extinguishers, notify Manteca Fire Department by dialing 9-911 and advise them of the emergency. 5.3.5. Assign responsibilities to the Emergency Response Team members using the 'Emergency Response' checklist (Appendix C). 5.3.6. Ensure that evacuation or partial evacuation of the facility is completed. 5.3.7. Coordinate emergency actions with Fire Department when they arrive. If the fire involves hazardous materials, the ERC will follow the Hazardous Material Spill Response Procedure (Section 6.0) as appropriate. 5.4. Emergency Response Team Members (ERT) are to immediately respond to the designated meeting site (typically either the emergency location or the Main Lobby) when notified via the PA system or a general alarm that an emergency exists. ERT members are to assist with the following: 5.4.1. Ensure that individuals in their areas are taking appropriate action and necessary equipment is shutdown. 5.4.2. Direct Fire Department to appropriate area as assigned by ERC.