Fire Safety

UNIVERSITY of

NORTHERN COLORADO

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Why learn about fire safety?

1 out of every 3 people will have an experience with fire in their lifetime

Over 4,000 people die each year from fires, over 27,000 are injured

71 campus related fires and 102 fire fatalities have occurred between January 2000 and May 2010

More than 80% of these fires occurred in off-campus housing

40 campus related fires occurred from January 1 – February 19 in 2007 in the United States

A small fire can grow very quickly and education gives you the training needed to make good choices

Planning Ahead

Know your work area Keep aisles clear of clutter

Know where your exits are located Never block exits

Don’t prop open fire doorsKnow the location of fire extinguishers

Know how to operate Ensure access is not obstructed

Know the location of fire alarm pull stationsHave an escape plan!

Know at least 2 ways out Communicate the importance of fire safety to fellow

workers, students and guests

Where is the exit?

Fire Prevention

Work safely!Electrical Safety: Frayed and cracked cords,

overloaded plugs and circuits, extension cord use.

Do not block exits, fire extinguishers, fire alarmsFire Extinguishers should be mountedKeep combustibles from heat sourcesDo not allow combustibles to pile upStore chemicals and flammable liquids properlySecure gas cylindersWork safely with chemicalsKnow your emergency procedures

High Fire Hazard Items

Toaster ovens Hot plates George Forman grills Open-coil cooking devices Space heaters Modified light fixtures Homemade light fixtures Combustible lampshade Combustible decorations placed on light fixtures Halogen lamps Improperly used extension cords All open flame devices

Candles Cigarettes Incense

Proper Extension Cord Use

Plug cords directly into the wall.Plug appliances directly into Extension CordsDo NOT daisy-chain extension cords or

power strips togetherUse power strips with built in breaker when

multiple outlets are neededEnsure cords have 3 prong plug (ground)

Fire Evacuation

Every alarm should be taken seriously!Get yourself out firstPreplan evacuation routes, head count,

meeting locationMake plans for the worst case scenario

and every scenario

COULD A FIRE OCCUR??

Turner Hall Fire

March 3, 1990No deaths or

serious injuries700+ students displaced

for the night~55 students displaced

until June

1999 UNC Sorority House Fire

Cause of Fire : Discarded Match into a Waste Basket

Location : BedroomInjuries : 0Damage Estimate :

$40,000+Number of Residence

Displaced : 19

Sorority House Fire

Entrance to Room Where Fire Started

Inside the Room Where Fire Started

Sorority House Fire

Inside the Room Where Fire Started

Sorority House Fire

Room Across Hall, Door Open

Room Across Hall, Door Closed

In case of a fire.....

In case of a fire

Notify occupants near the fire areaActivate the fire alarm system

This will notify campus police and the Fire DepartmentQuickly decide if you can extinguish the fireIf not, GET OUT, closing all doors between you

and the fire.Execute preplanned evacuation proceduresMeet in designated meeting area for head countShare pertinent information with supervisor and

Fire Department.

University of Northern Colorado

Environmental Health & Safety

351-1963 or 351-1149

Call for questions or concerns!

“Protect Yourself”