APPENDIX I

1. APPENDIX I

2. COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FIRE SAFETY: A PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHALS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS “ A MEETING OF THE MINDS’’ OSFM 1

3. COMMON CAUSES OF FIRES IN STUDENT RESIDENCES ( on and off campus ) THE FIRE PROBLEM 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 OSFM 2

4. 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 Fire Injury Than Average. Dangerous Activities + High Degree Of Bravado + Alcohol = Double The Risk Of Being Killed In A Fire For Males OSFM 3

5. THE FIRE PROBLEM “ FIRES, FIRE-RELATED INJURIES & DEATHS ARE PREVENTABLE !!” Our Agenda Today: A. A Rationale For Fire Safety Education. D. A Sample Video Education Program. ( Eau Claire Wisconsin Fire Department ) B. The Role Of The College Or University & Off-Campus Housing. E. Fire And Life Safety Certification For College And University Employees. C. Components of An Effective Fire Safety Education Program. F. Sprinkler Systems. OSFM 4

6. A. A RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION 1. A Rationale Those Persons Who Attend Our Colleges and Universities Must Be Protected. The Protection Is Both A Personal and A Shared Responsibility. It Is Essential That A Major Crisis Be Avoided. An Ongoing And Frequent Fire Safety Education Program Will Help To Prevent Fires. College And University Administrators Already Have A Full, And At Times, Overwhelming Job. OSFM 5

7. A. RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION: 1. A Rationale A SERIOUS FIRE ONLY ADDS TO THE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR’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 ….., OSFM 6

8. 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 Others Involved Community Personnel. Make Alternative Classroom Arrangements. OSFM 7

9. A. A RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION: 2. Added Responsibilities in the Event of a Fire Structural, cont’d Address Rebuilding Or Renovation And Repair Plans. Develop Plans To Demonstrate Changes That Increase Safety. OSFM 8

10. A. A RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION: 2. Added Responsibilities in the Event of a Fire Human Needs Create/ Activate A Crisis Intervention Team To Address Human Reaction And Emotion. Create A Central Place For Affected Individuals To Receive Support Services From The Crisis Intervention Team. OSFM 9

11. A. A RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION: 2. Added Responsibilities in the Event of a Fire Human Needs, Cont’d Create A Place On Campus For Families Who Arrive And Need Assistance And Information. Manage The Varied Needs Of Students Misplaced Because Of A Fire Including Medical, - Clothing Alternative Housing, Personal Finances, Education Supplies. OSFM 10

12. A. RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION: 2. Added Responsibilities in the Event of a Fire Human Needs, Cont’d Manage Parent Concerns That Will Include: Making And Receiving Parent Calls To Reassure Parents Who Are Worried, And Notifying Parents That A Fire Occurred And Of Their Child’s Location, Injury Or Death. Sponsor Memorial Services And Attend Funerals. OSFM 11

13. A. RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION: 2. Added Responsibilities in the Event of a Fire Legal, Insurance, & Administrative Meet With Different Internal Departments To Address Various Fire-Related Issues. Manage Public Concerns. Manage The Media. OSFM 12

14. A A RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION: 2. Added Responsibilities in the Event of a Fire Legal, Insurance, & Administrative, Cont’d Implement Changes To Prove To The Public And Students That The Campus Is Safe. Meet With Students Resident Associations And Greek Organizations. OSFM 13

15. A. RATIONALE FOR FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION: 2. Added Responsibilities in the Event of a Fire BE AVAILABLE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME TO ACCOMPLISH THESE TASKS !! OSFM 14

16. 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 Recent Laws Confuse The College & University Role Alcohol Use By Minors Civil Host Laws Other Safety Laws 1960’s AND 1970’s Privacy Rights Were The Central Issue. ...What Is Needed Is A Clearly Defined Fire Safety Role For Both On Campus And Off Campus Housing !! OSFM 15

17. 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 OSFM 16

18. B. THE ROLE OF THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY & OFF CAMPUS HOUSING 2. The Strategies for Forging a Clear Role Build A Network Of Partnerships Includes: 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 OSFM 17

19. B. THE ROLE OF THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY & OFF CAMPUS HOUSING 2. The Strategies for Forging a Clear Role Build A Network of Partnerships, Cont’d Includes: Recommend Housing That Has Complied With And Passed Fire Safety Inspections Handout On A Regular Basis: “ Answer 20 Questions Before Signing a Rental Agreement” Results in: A Shared Responsibility & A Consistent, Ongoing Effort For Safety OSFM 18

20. B. THE ROLE OF THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY & OFF CAMPUS HOUSING 2. The Strategies for Forging a Clear Role 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 OSFM 19

21. C. COMPONENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM 1. General Information: The Nature Of Fire Most Common Causes Of Residential Fires At Colleges & Universities Most Common Causes Of Fire Injury And Deaths Among 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. ) OSFM 20

22. 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 OSFM 21

23. C. COMPONENT OF AN EFFECTIVE FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM Fire Safe Tools and Actions Smoke Detectors Sprinkler Systems FR Mattresses FR Furniture Cooking Safety Electrical Safety USE: CHRIMINAL ACTIONS HAVE PENALTIES AVOID: Halogen Lights Candles Alcohol/Drugs Smoking Vandalism Tampering Arson Causing Fire-related Injuries ( FR = Fire Retardant ) OSFM 22

24. D. SAMPLE EDUCATIONAL VIDEO PROGRAM “ GET OUT AND STAY ALIVE “ OSFM 23

25. 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 by College and University Personnel. Suggested Program Objectives Can Be: The Essential Elements of An On-Going Safety Program. How to Identify Fire Hazards and Provide Remedial Prevention Programs. How to Develop Emergency Evacuation Plans. OSFM 24

26. F. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: THE MYTHS All Sprinklers Will Operate At Once. MYTH 1. FACT: Only Those Sprinklers Near The Source Of The Fire Will Operate. MYTH 2. Water Damage Is Extensive When Sprinklers Operate. A Sprinkler Head Will Discharge Up To 20 Gallons Of Water Per Minute…. The Average Fire Department Hose Stream Discharges More Than 100 Gallons Of Water Per Minute. FACT: Some Media Accounts Have Distorted The Damage Cost By Not Taking Into Account The Total Value Of A Building And Its Contents. FACT: OSFM 26

27. F. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: THE MYTHS MYTH 3. Sprinklers Will Malfunction And Not Work When Needed. Factory Mutual Research Corporation Estimates That 1 In 16,000,000 Installed Sprinklers Will Fail To Operate For No Apparent Reason. FACT: FACT: One In 2,500,000 Installed Systems Will Fault For No Apparent Reason and Result In An Unwanted Discharge Of Water. MYTH 4. Inadvertent Discharge Of Sprinklers Is Common. FACT: It Rarely Ever Happens. OSFM 27

28. F. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: THE REASONS FOR SPRINKLER USE: Sprinklers May Be The Most Reliable Fire Protection System Known. REASON 1. NFPA Studies Have Shown A 96. 2 % Success Record For The Years 1925 Through 1969. FACT: Sprinklers Do Not Rely On Human Factors To Put Out A Fire. REASON 2. FACT: Sprinklers Work Automatically On A Heat Actuated Principle. OSFM 28

29. F. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS The Reasons for Sprinkler Use: REASON 3. There Has Never Been A Multiple Loss Of Life In A Fully Sprinkled Building. Over 100 Years Of Data Exist To Support The Unique Effectiveness Of Fire Sprinklers. FACT: REASON 4. Fire Sprinklers Unequivocally Save Lives ….. As Well As Property. FACT: The NFPA Has Found That Approximately 20 Lives Are Lost Each Year In This Country In Sprinkled Buildings, Compared To 4,000 Per Year In Un-sprinkled Building. OSFM 29

30. F. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: 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 Construction Is Approximately $ 1.00- $ 1.50 Per Square Foot-- Less Than The Cost Of Commercial Carpeting. OSFM 30

31. F. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: Sprinkler Systems in the State of Indiana. When was the building constructed ? Depending on the sprinkler requirements at the time, sprinklers may not be required. What was the original use of the building ? If the occupancy of the building has not changed, sprinklers may not be required.