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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
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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
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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)
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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
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The Burn ExperienceThe Burn Experience
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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
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Dave and Bill (not their real names)Dave and Bill (not their real names)
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
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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
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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
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Common Youthful BehaviorCommon Youthful Behavior
AlcoholAlcohol
RiskyBehavior
RiskyBehavior
PoorJudgmentPoorJudgment
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UNC Fraternity House Fire
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What is Wrong with this Picture?What is Wrong with this Picture?
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What’s wrong with this picture?What’s wrong with this picture?
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UNC Fraternity House: After Fatal FireUNC Fraternity House: After Fatal Fire
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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College Fraternity House FireCollege Fraternity House Fire
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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Dave and BillDave and Bill
YOU ARE ULTIMATELYTHE ONLY ONE
RESPONSIBLE FORYOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
YOU ARE ULTIMATELYTHE ONLY ONE
RESPONSIBLE FORYOUR PERSONAL SAFETY