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DID YOU KNOW THAT SEPTEMBER IS CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY MONTH ??

 August 28, 2022

As a new school year draws near, college students throughout our area have been gearing up to return to the campus of many higher education institutions. At this time, through their annual “Campus Fire Safety for Students” campaign in September, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and The Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) are working together to help ensure living spaces are as safe as possible for college students. The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co. wants you to have access to the fire and life safety information you need to assist college students approach the school year with fire safety as a high priority in their college lifestyle.

Every September, Campus Fire Safety Month raises awareness about the threat of fires in both on- and off-campus housing and puts relevant information in the hands of students, their parents, and campus housing staff and administrators who are encouraged to take proactive measures to protect themselves, their family, and peers from fires and make living spaces as safe as possible upon a student’s return to school. The college environment is a learning environment, students should be learning and reinforcing fire and life safety as well as their degree curriculums!

According to data from CCFS, from January 2000 to April 2022, 94 fatal fires have been documented that occurred on a college campus, in Greek housing, or in off-campus housing within three miles of the campus and claimed 134 lives. Of the 94 fires documented, 38 were accidental and involved cooking, candles, smoking, or electrical equipment, and took the lives of 51 students. NFPA research shows that September and October are the peak months for campus fires, particularly during the evening between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

“As students return to college life this fall, we encourage them to review fire safety tips to learn how to prevent fires. The more prepared we are, the more we can do to reduce fire risk,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA Vice president of Outreach and Advocacy and CCFS Advisory Council member. “Campus Fire Safety Month provides a great opportunity to share materials and action steps and foster a culture of awareness and preparedness about fire safety on our college campuses.”

These tips from FVFAC, NFPA and CCFS can help students reduce the risk of fires and save lives:

  • Know and practice the building’s evacuation plan, as well as alternate routes out of the building.
  • Cook in intended areas only, and never leave cooking equipment unattended when in use, even briefly.
  • Test smoke alarms monthly in an apartment or a house. Ensure smoke alarms are installed in all sleeping areas, outside of all sleeping areas, and on every level of the apartment or house. Never remove or disable smoke alarms.
  • Keep combustible items away from heat sources and never overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or power strips. Many fires are caused by portable light and heat sources, like space heaters and halogen lamps.
  • Keep common areas and hallways free of possessions and debris. Never block exit routes.
  • Here is a link to the Checklist above…..     Campus Fire Safety Checklist

These short videos help to reinforce important messages from the list above…..

Candle Safety Video     Clear Dorm and Apartment Stairways Video      Appliance Safety Video

Many of the resources, including videos, checklists, infographics, and tips sheets, are designed to be shared through social media, school newspapers, college websites, and posted in dormitory common areas. For more Information about the Campus Fire Safety for Students campaign and to find free resources, visit nfpa.org/campus and the CCFS website and its Share! For Students webpage.

 

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Monday April 17.... 1 p.m. at the Chenowith Fallston Senior Center. Open to the public. This free presentation will provide fire and life safety info for seniors, fraud protection tips, caregiver info, and more. If you are a "empty nester", caregiver, or have older family members living with you this informative session is for you!

FVFAC Chief officers will be on hand presenting and available to answer questions related to fire and life safety for our senior population.

For more info contact 410 638 3025 extension 2231.
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Monday April 17.... 1 p.m. at the Chenowith Fallston Senior Center. Open to the public.  This free presentation will provide fire and life safety info for seniors, fraud protection tips, caregiver info, and more.  If you are a empty nester, caregiver, or have older family members living with you this informative session is for you!
FVFAC Chief officers will be on hand presenting and available to answer  questions related to fire and life safety for our senior population. 
For more info contact 410 638 3025 extension 2231.
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Fire Top Ten Responder

April 2023
Name
Calls
Deputy Chief Dan McKinney83
Sgt. Tom Pritchard72
Asst. Chief Bob Colaianni62
Chief Scott Blankenship
48
Lt. Matt Garrity,
Capt. Zach Karn
47
Asst. Chief Kris Teal43
Angelo Kouroupis41
Matt Barlow35
Sgt. Andy Hilber33
Will Friend
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EMS Top Ten Responder

April 2023
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Calls
Shelby Sahady83
Lt. Matt Garrity46
EMS Asst. Chief Will Rosenberg29
Autumn Pafel28
Jenn Chenworth23
Lori Etchison20
Jason Cowger,
Daniel Naylor
15
Camden Jones14
Callie Etchison,
Josh Ruby,
EMS Capt. Ed Steininger
13
Erick Mitchell10

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Fallston Fire Company
P.O. Box 141
Fallston, MD 21047

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