Campus Fire Safety: Dormitories
In most schools, fire safety and fire prevention are only taught through the third or fourth grades in elementary school. By the time teenagers graduate from high school and become adults as they go away to college, for many, much time has passed since they were last reminded and taught about fire safety.
The USFA (United States Fire Administration) states that where fire casualties occur on campus dormitories or housing facilities, alcohol has been a huge factor. Many people are aware of the stereotypical college student motto: work hard and play harder. Because of this, alcohol consumption is often rampant on almost any college campus. The USFA also states that nearly 50 percent of all college-aged fatalities occur when the victim was under the influence of alcohol. This hinders judgment, and greatly impairs evacuation efforts.
So what is the cause of most fires on campus? Cooking is at top of the list, though it is closely followed by careless smoking habits and even arson. Though students are often considered grown-up and 0on their own0 when they go to college, many college campuses have rules for students to follow in order to keep them safe. Depending on the school, oftentimes […]

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