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PLEASE, LET’S ALL WORK TO PREVENT FIRES!!
Did you know....?
Fire is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States.
A residential fire occurs every 82 seconds.
The size of a fire doubles every 30 seconds.
Half of all deaths in domestic fires happen between 10:00 p.m.
and 2:00 a.m.
UMaine Residence
Hall Fire Video
On Line
Fire Prevention Training
WAYS TO PREVENT A FIRE
 Never
smoke in a UMaine residence hall. If you don’t live on campus,
never smoke in bed or a comfortable chair in which you may fall
asleep. Be absolutely sure all materials are fully extinguished.
Smoking is the number one cause of fires.
Never use a candle, incense or open flame in a UMaine residence
hall. If you don’t live on campus, never leave any open flame
unattended. Make sure it is completely out before you leave.
Don’t overload outlets or circuits. Unplug appliances that are
not in use.
Keep curtains, drapes and other decorations at least 3 feet away
from any heat source.
Never cover, disengage or otherwise tamper with smoke detectors
or with sprinklers in your room or building.
Never use a cord in a wet area. Avoid using extension cords.
Don’t cut the ground prong off any cord.
WAYS TO PREVENT KITCHEN FIRES
Never leave the kitchen when you’re cooking.
Keep flammable materials away from the stove area.
Make sure there is a working smoke detector in the kitchen. Make
sure there is a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
Keep stove and oven free of grease. If grease catches fire,
never use water to put it out. Carefully cover the pan with a
lid if you can.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE
React immediately, quickly and pull the fire alarm.
Leave the building. Do not stop to gather personal belongings.
Feel doors before you open them. If they are hot, use another
exit.
Call 911.
WAYS TO MAKE YOURSELF SAFE
Make sure smoke detectors and sprinkler systems in you building
are in working order. Never tamper or cover these safety
devices.
Have an evacuation plan that includes several escape routes.
Know where the rally point is for your hall, floor, building,
apartment, or house. This is the place to meet after you
evacuate the building.
Practice fire escape and evacuation plans.
Once outside, never go back inside until the fire department or
other authorities have given the OK.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE UNSAFE FIRE BEHAVIOR
If you see fire play, arson, and/or scorching behavior,
immediately contact UMPD at 581-4040 or 911. You can also report
such behavior to your RA, your house advisor, or through
Campus Eyes.
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