Fire Safety is everyone’s responsibility on-campus.  Knowing how to use your stove, oven, hood fan, etc can help prevent fires and fire alarms.

Keys to Preventing Fires and Fire Alarms

General

• Know where the nearest fire extinguisher is, and how to use it.
• Never have prohibited items that are known fire hazards:
  • Candles
  • Incense
  • Halogen Lights
  • Hover Boards
  • Wax Warmers/Burners
  • Etc.

In the Kitchen

• Never leave the stove unattended when cooking
• Have a box of baking soda or flour nearby to extinguish grease fires
• Identify where the Fire Extinguisher is and keep it handy whenever cooking
• Turn on the overhead hood fan to help dissipate smoke or steam
• Always open a window a little bit nearby

In the Bathroom

• Use hairspray and other aerosols in well ventilated areas
• Use overhead fans whenever utilizing aerosols or flat irons
• Avoid large steam build ups, and if necessary, open a window to help steam dissipate.