APPENDIX I. COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FIRE SAFETY: “ A MEETING OF THE MINDS’’ A PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHALS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS

APPENDIX I

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FIRE SAFETY:

“ A MEETING OF THE MINDS’’

A PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHALS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS

OSFM 1

THE FIRE PROBLEM

COMMON CAUSES OF FIRES IN STUDENT RESIDENCES ( on and off campus )

1. Inappropriately Discarded Smoking Materials

2. Falling Asleep While Smoking

3. Ignited Materials Left Unattended

4. Inadequate Control Of An Open Flame

5. Combustible Material Too Close To A Heating Element

6. Improper Cooking Elements Burning food items

7. Overloaded Electrical Outlets

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THE FIRE PROBLEM

In The United States, The Risk of Fire Injury Among The Various Age Levels Peaks Between The Age of 20 and 24 Years.

Young Adults Have A 40 Percent Greater Risk of FireInjury Than Average.

Dangerous Activities + High Degree Of Bravado + Alcohol =

Double The Risk Of Being Killed In A Fire For MalesDouble The Risk Of Being Killed In A Fire For Males

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THE FIRE PROBLEM

“ FIRES, FIRE-RELATED INJURIES

& DEATHS ARE PREVENTABLE !!”PREVENTABLE !!”Our Agenda Today:

A. A Rationale For Fire Safety Education.

B. The Role Of The College Or University & Off-Campus Housing.

C. Components of An Effective Fire Safety Education Program.

D. A Sample Video Education Program. ( Eau Claire Wisconsin Fire Department )

E. Fire And Life Safety Certification For College And University Employees.

F. Sprinkler Systems.

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A. A RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION

1. A Rationale

Those Persons Who Attend Our Colleges and UniversitiesMust Be Protected.

The Protection Is Both A Personal andA Shared Responsibility.

It Is Essential That A Major Crisis Be Avoided.

An Ongoing And Frequent Fire Safety Education ProgramWill Help To Prevent Fires.

College And University Administrators Already Have AFull, And At Times, Overwhelming Job.

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A. RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION:

1. A Rationale

A SERIOUS FIRE ONLY ADDS TO THE EDUCATIONA SERIOUS FIRE ONLY ADDS TO THE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR’S BURDENADMINISTRATOR’S BURDEN

Fire Safety Partnerships Will:

1. Help Prevent The Fire In The First Place;

and

2. Support The College In The Event A Fire Does Occur.

…………. BUT FIRST …..,. BUT FIRST …..,

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A. A RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION:

2. Added Responsibilities in the Event of a Fire

Structural

Implement Building Shut Down Procedures.

Meet With Fire Investigators And OthersInvolved Community Personnel.

Make Alternative Classroom Arrangements.

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Structural, cont’d

Address Rebuilding Or Renovation And RepairPlans.

Develop Plans To Demonstrate Changes ThatIncrease Safety.

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Human NeedsCreate/ Activate A Crisis Intervention Team ToAddress Human Reaction And Emotion.

Create A Central Place For Affected Individuals ToReceive Support Services From The CrisisIntervention Team.

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Human Needs, Cont’d

Create A Place On Campus For Families WhoArrive And Need Assistance And Information.

Manage The Varied Needs Of Students MisplacedBecause Of A Fire Including

Medical, - Clothing Alternative Housing, Personal Finances, Education Supplies.

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Human Needs, Cont’dManage Parent Concerns That Will Include:

Making And Receiving Parent Calls ToReassure Parents Who Are Worried, And

Notifying Parents That A Fire Occurred AndOf Their Child’s Location, Injury Or Death.

Sponsor Memorial Services And Attend Funerals.

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Legal, Insurance, & Administrative

Meet With Different Internal Departments ToAddress Various Fire-Related Issues.

Manage Public Concerns.

Manage The Media.

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A A RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION:


Legal, Insurance, & Administrative, Cont’d

Implement Changes To Prove To The PublicAnd Students That The Campus Is Safe.

Meet With Students Resident Associations AndGreek Organizations.

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BE AVAILABLE EVENINGSBE AVAILABLE EVENINGS

AND WEEKENDSAND WEEKENDS

FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIMEFOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME

TO ACCOMPLISH THESE TASKS !!TO ACCOMPLISH THESE TASKS !!

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B. THE ROLE OF THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY & OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

1. The Pendulum Swing of Responsibility

“ IN LOCO PARENTS “ Concerned With The Welfare Of Students

1960’s AND 1970’s Privacy Rights Were The Central Issue.

Recent Laws Confuse TheCollege & University Role Alcohol Use By Minors Civil Host Laws Other Safety Laws

...What Is Needed Is AClearly Defined Fire Safety Role For Both On Campus And Off Campus Housing !!

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B. THE ROLE OF THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY & OFF CAMPUS HOUSING

2. The Strategies for Forging a Clear Role

Adopt A Written Fire And Safety Policy

Includes: -- Clear Mission Statement

-- Numerous Reminders Of Personal Responsibility For Fire & Life Safety

-- Regular Inspections

-- Frequent Education Experiences

Results in: A Safe And Supportive Environment

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Build A Network Of PartnershipsIncludes:

Strong Community Connections To Support Students.

Create Partnerships With: Local Fire Agencies Community Agencies Landlord/Tenant Associations Student Unions Fraternities/Sororities

Establish A Housing Hotline Method For Students To Alert The College When Housing Safety Issues Arise

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Build A Network of Partnerships, Cont’d

Includes: Recommend Housing That Has Complied With AndPassed Fire Safety Inspections

Handout On A Regular Basis: “ Answer 20 QuestionsBefore Signing a Rental Agreement”

Results in: A Shared Responsibility & A Consistent, Ongoing Effort For Safety

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Implement Strong Penalties For Violators Of Safety Rules ( Within Legal Boundaries )Includes: -- Clear, Written Consequences

( Insert discipline consequences in written policies )

-- Frequent Reminders Of Consequences ( Clearly refer to these during orientation and at periodic reminders )

Results in: A Responsible And Safe Atmosphere

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C. COMPONENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM

1. General Information:

The Nature Of Fire

Most Common Causes Of Residential Fires AtColleges & Universities

Most Common Causes Of Fire Injury And DeathsAmong College & University students

Responsibility & Liability Issues -- Of The College/University -- Of Off-Campus Housing Owners -- Of Students

( Peer Pressure: Your Safety is in the Hands of your Friends, and Their Friends. )

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C. COMPONENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM

2. In the Event of a Fire

Fire Safety Procedures

a. Fire Exits

b. Alarms

c. Calls To Fire Department

d. Fire Extinguisher Use

e. Fire Drills

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C. COMPONENT OF AN EFFECTIVE FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM

Fire Safe Tools and Actions

USE: Smoke DetectorsSprinkler SystemsFR MattressesFR FurnitureCooking SafetyElectrical Safety

AVOID: Halogen LightsCandlesAlcohol/DrugsSmoking

( FR = Fire Retardant )

CHRIMINAL ACTIONS HAVE PENALTIES

Vandalism

Tampering

Arson

Causing Fire-related Injuries

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D. SAMPLE EDUCATIONAL VIDEO PROGRAM

“ “ GET OUT AND STAY ALIVE “GET OUT AND STAY ALIVE “

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E. FIRE & LIFE SAFETY MATERIALS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS

Training & Certification Programs contribute to:

The Establishment of a Fire Safe Workplace.

A Better Understanding of Fire Codes byCollege and University Personnel.

Suggested Program Objectives Can Be:

The Essential Elements of An On-Going Safety Program.

How to Identify Fire Hazards andProvide Remedial Prevention Programs.

How to Develop Emergency Evacuation Plans.

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F. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: THE MYTHS

MYTH 1. All Sprinklers Will Operate At Once.

FACT: Only Those Sprinklers Near The Source Of TheFire Will Operate.

MYTH 2. Water Damage Is Extensive When Sprinklers Operate.

FACT:A Sprinkler Head Will Discharge Up To 20 Gallons OfWater Per Minute…. The Average Fire Department HoseStream Discharges More Than 100 Gallons Of WaterPer Minute.

FACT: Some Media Accounts Have Distorted The Damage CostBy Not Taking Into Account The Total Value Of ABuilding And Its Contents.

F. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: THE MYTHS

MYTH 3. Sprinklers Will Malfunction And Not Work When Needed.

FACT:Factory Mutual Research Corporation Estimates That 1 In16,000,000 Installed Sprinklers Will Fail To Operate ForNo Apparent Reason.

FACT: One In 2,500,000 Installed Systems Will Fault For NoApparent Reason and Result In An Unwanted DischargeOf Water.

MYTH 4. Inadvertent Discharge Of Sprinklers Is Common.

FACT: It Rarely Ever Happens.

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F. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS:

THE REASONS FOR SPRINKLER USE:

REASON 1. Sprinklers May Be The Most Reliable Fire ProtectionSystem Known.

FACT: NFPA Studies Have Shown A 96. 2 % Success RecordFor The Years 1925 Through 1969.

REASON 2. Sprinklers Do Not Rely On Human Factors ToPut Out A Fire.

FACT: Sprinklers Work Automatically On A Heat Actuated Principle.

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F. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

The Reasons for Sprinkler Use:

REASON 3. There Has Never Been A Multiple Loss Of Life In AFully Sprinkled Building.

FACT: Over 100 Years Of Data Exist To Support The UniqueEffectiveness Of Fire Sprinklers.

REASON 4. Fire Sprinklers Unequivocally Save Lives….. As Well As Property.

FACT: The NFPA Has Found That Approximately 20 Lives AreLost Each Year In This Country In Sprinkled Buildings,Compared To 4,000 Per Year In Un-sprinkled Building.

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The Reasons for Sprinkler Use:

SUMMARY

Fires Move Quickly And

May Be Deadly Within 2-3 Minutes Of Starting.

The Cost Of Installing Sprinklers In New ConstructionIs Approximately $ 1.00- $ 1.50 Per Square Foot-- LessThan The Cost Of Commercial Carpeting.

OSFM 30


Sprinkler Systems in the State of Indiana.

When was the building constructed ? Depending on thesprinkler requirements at the time, sprinklers may notbe required. What was the original use of the building ? If the occupancyof the building has not changed, sprinklers may not be required.

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APPENDIX I. COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FIRE SAFETY: “ A MEETING OF THE MINDS’’ A PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHALS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS