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Provide students with a program for fire safety and prevention.

Teach students how to properly notify the fire department using the 911 system or other local emergency numbers.

Install smoke alarms in every dorm room and every level of housing facilities.

Maintain and regularly test smoke alarm systems. Replace smoke alarm batteries every semester.

Regularly inspect rooms and buildings for fire hazards. Ask your local fire department for assistance.

Inspect exit doors and windows and make sure they are working properly.

Create and update detailed floor plans of buildings and make them available to emergency personnel, resident advisors and students.

Conduct fire drills and practice escape routes and evacuation plans. Urge students to take each alarm seriously.

Make sure electrical outlets are not overloaded and make sure extension cords are used properly.

Properly maintain heating and cooking appliances.

Did you know?

Each year across America, college and university students experience a growing number of fire related emergencies.

The leading cause of dormitory fires is arson, and accounts for over one-third of dormitory fires.

Cooking is the second leading cause of dorm fires, and accounts for 20 percent of dormitory fires.

Having a working smoke alarm more than doubles one’s chances of surviving a dormitory fire.