leaving homesafelypowerpointpresentation

Leaving Home Safely Leaving Home Safely

A Guide to Fire and Burn Safety for College Students…

…and other Young Adultsnow living on their own

A Guide to Fire and Burn Safety for College Students…

…and other Young Adultsnow living on their own

Leaving Home Safety

Leaving Home SafelyLeaving Home Safely

Developed by: American Burn AssociationBurn Prevention Committee

Developed by: American Burn AssociationBurn Prevention Committee

Funded by:United States Fire Administration/Federal Emergency Management Agency

Funded by:United States Fire Administration/Federal Emergency Management Agency

Leaving Home Safety

Fire and Burn Death and Severe Burn InjuryFire and Burn Death and Severe Burn Injury

Deaths4,000 deaths a yearfrom fire and burns

Injuries600,000 burn injuries treated in hospital EDs 25,000 hospitalized in burn centers

Deaths4,000 deaths a yearfrom fire and burns

Injuries600,000 burn injuries treated in hospital EDs 25,000 hospitalized in burn centers

(Sources: National Fire Protection Association,National Center for Health Statistics)

(Sources: National Fire Protection Association,National Center for Health Statistics)

Leaving Home Safety

Did You Know That:Did You Know That:

One of every 3 peoplewill have a negative experiencewith fire during their lifetime

Young adults are the age group least likely to have an escape plan in case of a fire where they live

Almost all fires start out small

One of every 3 peoplewill have a negative experiencewith fire during their lifetime

Young adults are the age group least likely to have an escape plan in case of a fire where they live

Almost all fires start out small

Leaving Home Safety

The Burn ExperienceThe Burn Experience

Leaving Home Safety

Seton Hall UniversitySeton Hall University

South Orange, NJ 10,000 students Boland Hall freshman dorm– 600 students

South Orange, NJ 10,000 students Boland Hall freshman dorm– 600 students

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and Bill (not their real names)Dave and Bill (not their real names)

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

Leaving Home Safety

Fires in Student Housing Fires in Student Housing

On Campus– 1700 fires/year in dormitory

and fraternity/sorority housing

Off Campus– 2/3 of full-time students

attending four-year collegeslive off-campus

– 75% of student housing fires occur off-campus

On Campus– 1700 fires/year in dormitory

and fraternity/sorority housing

Off Campus– 2/3 of full-time students

attending four-year collegeslive off-campus

– 75% of student housing fires occur off-campus

Leaving Home Safety

Collegiate Housing Safety ConcernsCollegiate Housing Safety Concerns

Adequate space Student “stuff” Campus regulations,

enforcement Off-campus housing safety

Adequate space Student “stuff” Campus regulations,

enforcement Off-campus housing safety

Leaving Home Safety

Common Youthful BehaviorCommon Youthful Behavior

AlcoholAlcohol

RiskyBehavior

RiskyBehavior

PoorJudgmentPoorJudgment

Leaving Home Safety

UNC Fraternity House Fire

Leaving Home Safety

What is Wrong with this Picture?What is Wrong with this Picture?

Leaving Home Safety

What’s wrong with this picture?What’s wrong with this picture?

Leaving Home Safety

UNC Fraternity House: After Fatal FireUNC Fraternity House: After Fatal Fire

Leaving Home Safety

Collegiate FiresCollegiate Fires

Major causes and contributing factors – Alcohol– Cooking– Smoking– Fire Play/Arson– Candles & Incense – Electricity

Major causes and contributing factors – Alcohol– Cooking– Smoking– Fire Play/Arson– Candles & Incense – Electricity

Leaving Home Safety

ALCOHOL: A Major Contributing Factor to Collegiate Fires and Fire CasualtiesALCOHOL: A Major Contributing Factor to Collegiate Fires and Fire Casualties

Impairs judgment

Lowers inhibitions

Causes drowsiness

Hampers escape

Slows rescue effort

Impairs judgment

Lowers inhibitions

Causes drowsiness

Hampers escape

Slows rescue effort

Leaving Home Safety

Alcohol and College Social LifeAlcohol and College Social Life

Recognize and avoid peer pressure

Know and observe your limits

Form alliances with others

If you’re a guest, learn the exits

– If you arrived by car, designate a driver

If you’re a party host, stay sober

– Check for dropped cigarettes

Recognize and avoid peer pressure

Know and observe your limits

Form alliances with others

If you’re a guest, learn the exits

– If you arrived by car, designate a driver

If you’re a party host, stay sober

– Check for dropped cigarettes

Leaving Home Safety

Causes of Cooking Fires and Burns Causes of Cooking Fires and Burns

Unattended cooking Grease fires Spills of hot food

or beverages

Unattended cooking Grease fires Spills of hot food

or beverages

Leaving Home Safety

“Stand By Your Pan!”“Stand By Your Pan!”

Stay nearby in kitchen to fry, broil or boil

Stay in the home to bake, simmer or roastUse timer as reminder to check frequently

For a grease fire, put on oven mitt and extinguish by smothering with matching pan lid, not by using a fire extinguisher

For an oven fire, turn off oven, close door and wait until oven has cooled down

Stay nearby in kitchen to fry, broil or boil

Stay in the home to bake, simmer or roastUse timer as reminder to check frequently

For a grease fire, put on oven mitt and extinguish by smothering with matching pan lid, not by using a fire extinguisher

For an oven fire, turn off oven, close door and wait until oven has cooled down

Leaving Home Safety

Smoking HazardsSmoking Hazards

Carelessly discarded cigarettes Inappropriate receptacles Unattended lit cigarettes Smoking while drinking

Carelessly discarded cigarettes Inappropriate receptacles Unattended lit cigarettes Smoking while drinking

Leaving Home Safety

Smoking Rules Smoking Rules

If you or your guests smoke:

Use large, sturdy ashtrays

Check carefully for discarded cigarettes after parties

Soak butts in water before discarding

Do NOT smoke in bed

If you or your guests smoke:

Use large, sturdy ashtrays

Check carefully for discarded cigarettes after parties

Soak butts in water before discarding

Do NOT smoke in bed

Leaving Home Safety

Fire Play Fire Play

May involve alcohol or drugs, poor judgment, risky behavior

Peer pressure/Imitative behavior

Uncontrolled exuberance

Prank behavior

May involve alcohol or drugs, poor judgment, risky behavior

Peer pressure/Imitative behavior

Uncontrolled exuberance

Prank behavior

Leaving Home Safety

Fire and Smoke Alarm AbuseFire and Smoke Alarm Abuse

Setting off Fire Alarms– leads to ignored warnings,

with tragic consequences

Removing Smoke Alarm Batteries– Eliminates early warning

Setting off Fire Alarms– leads to ignored warnings,

with tragic consequences

Removing Smoke Alarm Batteries– Eliminates early warning

Leaving Home Safety

Arson Roots and MotivesArson Roots and Motives

Emotional distress Desire for attention Jealousy Retaliation Financial gain

Emotional distress Desire for attention Jealousy Retaliation Financial gain

Leaving Home Safety

Arson: Curb the Urge!Arson: Curb the Urge!

Avoid and report risk-taking behavior involving fire

Avoid and report peer pressure to join in

Avoid and report risk-taking behavior involving fire

Avoid and report peer pressure to join in

Leaving Home Safety

Sources of Electrical Fires and BurnsSources of Electrical Fires and Burns

Electrical Outlets

Power Strips

Extension Cords

Halogen Lamps

Hair Dryers/Curlers

Electrical Outlets

Power Strips

Extension Cords

Halogen Lamps

Hair Dryers/Curlers

Leaving Home Safety

Electricity-related Fire Hazards Electricity-related Fire Hazards

Overloaded electrical outlets,power strips

Extension cords placed under rugs, secured with staples or nails

Clothing or towels hung onhalogen lamps

Overloaded electrical outlets,power strips

Extension cords placed under rugs, secured with staples or nails

Clothing or towels hung onhalogen lamps

Leaving Home Safety

Electricity-related Fire Hazards Electricity-related Fire Hazards

Heat-producing appliances, extension cords plugged in when not in use

Use of electrical appliances near water

Appliances lackingthe UL® symbol

Heat-producing appliances, extension cords plugged in when not in use

Use of electrical appliances near water

Appliances lackingthe UL® symbol

Leaving Home Safety

Candle and Incense SafetyCandle and Incense Safety

Use sturdy holderslarge enough to collect any wax drippings

Do not leave candles unattended

Keep candles away from combustibles

Trim wicks to ¼ inch

In outage, carry flashlight

Use sturdy holderslarge enough to collect any wax drippings

Do not leave candles unattended

Keep candles away from combustibles

Trim wicks to ¼ inch

In outage, carry flashlight

Leaving Home Safety

College Fraternity House FireCollege Fraternity House Fire

Leaving Home Safety

College LifeCollege Life

Freedom Personal Responsibility – Safe choices– Protection from poor judgment by others

Freedom Personal Responsibility – Safe choices– Protection from poor judgment by others

Leaving Home Safety

Selected Tips to Prevent FireSelected Tips to Prevent Fire

AlcoholAlcohol Avoid peer pressureAvoid peer pressure

SmokingSmoking Extinguish cigarettes carefullyExtinguish cigarettes carefully

Fire play/arsonFire play/arson Confront and reportConfront and report

CookingCooking Don’t leave pans unattendedDon’t leave pans unattended

ElectricityElectricity Don’t overload wiringDon’t overload wiring

Candles & IncenseCandles & Incense Extinguish before retiringExtinguish before retiringor leaving room or leaving room

Leaving Home Safety

Safety Tips to Be Prepared for FireSafety Tips to Be Prepared for Fire

NEVER ignore fire alarms

Know where fire exits are

Have an escape plan

Keep hallways/exits clear

Do not block hallway doors open

Maintain WORKING smoke alarms

NEVER ignore fire alarms

Know where fire exits are

Have an escape plan

Keep hallways/exits clear

Do not block hallway doors open

Maintain WORKING smoke alarms

Leaving Home Safety

Safety Measures In Case of FireSafety Measures In Case of Fire

Stay calm

Feel all doors before opening

-Don’t open if they’re hot

Close doors behind you

Take your keys

Sound alarm, alert hallmates

Get out and stay out

Leave all your other belongings behind!

Stay calm

Feel all doors before opening

-Don’t open if they’re hot

Close doors behind you

Take your keys

Sound alarm, alert hallmates

Get out and stay out

Leave all your other belongings behind!

Leaving Home Safety

Safety Measures in Case of FireSafety Measures in Case of Fire

Stay low under smoke

Always use stairwells- Not elevators

After exiting, call 9-1-1

Stay low under smoke

Always use stairwells- Not elevators

After exiting, call 9-1-1

Leaving Home Safety

If You Are Trapped…If You Are Trapped…

If all exits from the fire floor are blocked, go back to your room.

Keep door closed. Seal cracks and vents. Call 9-1-1 on cell phone or otherwise

signal for help.

If all exits from the fire floor are blocked, go back to your room.

Keep door closed. Seal cracks and vents. Call 9-1-1 on cell phone or otherwise

signal for help.

Leaving Home Safety

Dave and BillDave and Bill

YOU ARE ULTIMATELYTHE ONLY ONE

RESPONSIBLE FORYOUR PERSONAL SAFETY

YOU ARE ULTIMATELYTHE ONLY ONE

RESPONSIBLE FORYOUR PERSONAL SAFETY