NFPA Fire Safety Reports
NFPA publishes various Fire Safety Reports to promote better safety in buildings. These reports examine factors that increase the risk of fires in home structures. The NFPA also performs research to identify emerging risks and provides tools and knowledge to mitigate them. For example, the NFPA Home Structure Fire Report focuses on causes and circumstances surrounding home structure fires. In addition, NFPA publishes symposium and workshop proceedings.
University of Massachusetts Lowell
The Office of Life Safety & Emergency Management of the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) has created an online resource that contains the latest fire safety information for campus buildings. The report provides statistics on the number of fires on campus each year, and outlines plans for future residence hall fire safety improvements. In addition, the report includes a list of fire safety-related regulations and other information to help campus residents stay safe.
During a fire, students must evacuate immediately. This includes any hazard, such as electrical wiring, or flammable materials. Students are also asked to wear fire-safe clothing. Smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of a building, and pots with automatic shutoff are allowed only with a safety sticker. Also, halogen lamps are forbidden, and any smoldering ashes are a fire hazard. In addition, hangings in student rooms must be positioned no lower than six inches from the ceiling. The University also keeps its records updated to minimize duplication.
Howard University
Howard University students are questioning the effectiveness of fire alarm systems after two incidents occurred at a newly renovated dormitory hall. During the first fire, a blind student was not alerted to the blaze, and security guards and students were the only ones to reach him. The second fire occurred on an unknown floor and did not occur until a few hours later, leaving him in a life-threatening situation. Both incidents were investigated by the university’s Department of Public Safety and fire safety.
Fire safety training is provided to students through the Office of Workplace Safety. In addition, every building on campus is equipped with portable fire extinguishers. Resident Advisors complete live fire extinguisher training and a fire evacuation simulation. Students living in residence halls are given housing requirements and are instructed on emergency evacuation procedures. Tenants must attend a check-in appointment within a week of moving in. During the check-in appointment, residents are given instructions and education materials on fire safety.
University of Alaska Southeast
The University of Alaska Southeast fire safety reports can be found online and contain information about security and fire safety on campus. You can also view campus crime statistics and learn about campus alerts and programs to prevent dating violence and domestic violence. If you suspect someone of committing a crime on campus, you should contact the University of Alaska Southeast police department for assistance. You can also submit a clery report online through UAOnline.
UAS fire safety reports include statistics about on-campus fires, the number of victims, and the damage resulting from these incidents. Additionally, UAS must report any incidents that resulted in injuries or death. The report also lists any fire safety features that are present in residence halls on campus. The report also contains information on the types of fire safety training students are required to undergo. The reports should be read carefully, as many mistakes are made when reporting information.