Burns and Fire-Related Injury Prevention

Campus

Nationally, the number of dormitory-style housing fires has increased by 3%.

• Campus Fire Safety

A fire at Princeton University in the year 2000 took only 17 minutes to kill 3 people and injure dozens.  View their fire safety presentation.

• When looking for housing, look for sprinklers in all areas of the building.
• Make sure there are smoke alarms inside each bedroom and outside each sleeping area on each level or floor.
• Know at least 2 exits out of every room you are in.
• Candles can create a disaster.  They are strictly prohibited in some facilities.
• Some facilities allow only approved types of furniture and appliances, so check first.
• Free-hanging decorations and curtains should be minimized.
• Keep paper products at a minimum. Throw out piles of newspapers and magazines.
• Never re-heat pizza in the box.
• Don't hang anything from a sprinkler head