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EHS Fire & Life Safety can assist you with developing your building emergency plan, train on the use of fire extinguishers, and provide guidance in all areas of fire and life safety.

Fire Safety Tips for Residence Halls

Overloading of electrical outlet, signs of overheating or charring is especially bad
Use of extension cords is not allowed
Plug strips, with a fuse, are allowed if they are plugged directly into an outlet - no daisy chains of plug strip to plug strip
Protect cords to prevent wear or pinching especially in doorways or under rugs
Use of cooking devices that can produce grease is not allowed in the rooms (ex. Foreman grills, hot plates, crock pots etc).
Halogen lamps are not allowed.
Do not put anything over lamps, such as scarves, clothes, or towels.
Candles and incense are not allowed - battery operated candles and plug in aroma scents are allowed
Overloading with combustible materials such as papers, posters, or fabric is not allowed. Tapestries covering more than 25% of the single wall surface or placed on the ceiling are not allowed
Smoking in rooms is not allowed. Covering smoke detectors is prohibited by law.

BE AWARE - A NEW, MORE SENSITIVE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE DORMS.

Taking Showers - Hot water/steam will set off smoke detectors. Make sure the exhaust fan is running and keep the bathroom door closed.
Burning popcorn or other food - will most likely set off the entire building and could delay getting the alarm reset. Never leave food in the microwave unattended.

EACH DETECTOR CAN BE TRACED BACK TO THE EXACT DEVICE THAT ACTIVATED IT.

Fire Safety Tips for off-campus living

Make sure you have at least one battery operated smoke detector on each floor and that it works properly. Call EHS @ 395-2495 if you have a concern - strictly confidential.
Have a prepared plan of escape and practice it. Learn the locations of the fire exits in buildings. Know at least 2 ways out. In apartments, make sure there is a fire escape for all floors above ground level.
Never smoke in bed. Drinking and smoking alone, especially at night, don't mix. This is the #1 cause of fatal fires.
Keep space heaters 3 feet from anything that can burn. Never leave them on when you leave home or go to bed.
Fuse boxes protect you from fire; don't tamper with them or use fuses of an improper size.
Do not overload extension cords. Replace all frayed or cracked cords.
When cooking, do not leave food unattended.
Do not use water on grease fires. Cover the pan.
Keep a fire extinguisher near your kitchen and bedroom areas.

Here's what happened at SUNY Stony Brook's Chapin Apartment Complex.
No one was injured but it is a good reminder to plan ahead.

Knowing How to Prevent Fire

Knowing what causes fires could be the best way to prevent them or put one out should the situation arise. The safety industry has created this helpful diagram to illustrate the necessary components of a fire: