1	Leaving Home Safely A Guide to Fire and Burn Safety for College Students… …and other Young Adults now living on their own
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3	Fire and Burn Death and Severe Burn Injury Deaths 4,000 deaths a year from fire and burns Injuries 600,000 burn injuries treated in hospital EDs 25,000 hospitalized in burn centers
4	Did You Know That: One of every 3 people will have a negative experience with fire during their lifetime Young adults are the age group least likely to have an escape plan in case of a fire where they live Almost all fires start out small
5	The Burn Experience
6	Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ 10,000 students Boland Hall freshman dorm 600 students
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31	Fires in Student Housing On Campus 1700 fires/year in dormitory and fraternity/sorority housing Off Campus 2/3 of full-time students attending four-year colleges live off-campus 75% of student housing fires occur off-campus
32	Collegiate Housing Safety Concerns Adequate space Student “stuff” Campus regulations, enforcement Off-campus housing safety
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37	UNC Fraternity House: After Fatal Fire
38	Collegiate Fires Major causes and contributing factors Alcohol Cooking Smoking Fire Play/Arson Candles & Incense Electricity
39	ALCOHOL: A Major Contributing Factor to Collegiate Fires and Fire Casualties Impairs judgment Lowers inhibitions Causes drowsiness Hampers escape Slows rescue effort
40	Alcohol and College Social Life Recognize and avoid peer pressure Know and observe your limits Form alliances with others If you’re a guest, learn the exits If you arrived by car, designate a driver If you’re a party host, stay sober Check for dropped cigarettes
41	Causes of Cooking Fires and Burns Unattended cooking Grease fires Spills of hot food or beverages
42	“Stand By Your Pan!” Stay nearby in kitchen to fry, broil or boil Stay in the home to bake, simmer or roast Use timer as reminder to check frequently For a grease fire, put on oven mitt and extinguish by smothering with matching pan lid, not by using a fire extinguisher For an oven fire, turn off oven, close door and wait until oven has cooled down
43	Smoking Hazards Carelessly discarded cigarettes Inappropriate receptacles Unattended lit cigarettes Smoking while drinking
44	Smoking Rules If you or your guests smoke: Use large, sturdy ashtrays Check carefully for discarded cigarettes after parties Soak butts in water before discarding Do NOT smoke in bed
45	Fire Play May involve alcohol or drugs, poor judgment, risky behavior Peer pressure/Imitative behavior Uncontrolled exuberance Prank behavior
46	Fire and Smoke Alarm Abuse Setting off Fire Alarms leads to ignored warnings, with tragic consequences Removing Smoke Alarm Batteries Eliminates early warning
47	Arson Roots and Motives Emotional distress Desire for attention Jealousy Retaliation Financial gain
48	Arson: Curb the Urge! Avoid and report risk-taking behavior involving fire Avoid and report peer pressure to join in
49	Sources of Electrical Fires and Burns Electrical Outlets Power Strips Extension Cords Halogen Lamps Hair Dryers/Curlers
50	Electricity-related Fire Hazards Overloaded electrical outlets, power strips Extension cords placed under rugs, secured with staples or nails Clothing or towels hung on halogen lamps
51	Electricity-related Fire Hazards Heat-producing appliances, extension cords plugged in when not in use Use of electrical appliances near water Appliances lacking the UL® symbol
52	Candle and Incense Safety Use sturdy holders large enough to collect any wax drippings Do not leave candles unattended Keep candles away from combustibles Trim wicks to ¼ inch In outage, carry flashlight
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54	College Life Freedom Personal Responsibility Safe choices Protection from poor judgment by others
55	Selected Tips to Prevent Fire
56	Safety Tips to Be Prepared for Fire NEVER ignore fire alarms Know where fire exits are Have an escape plan Keep hallways/exits clear Do not block hallway doors open Maintain WORKING smoke alarms
57	Safety Measures In Case of Fire Stay calm Feel all doors before opening -Don’t open if they’re hot Close doors behind you Take your keys Sound alarm, alert hallmates Get out and stay out Leave all your other belongings behind!
58	Safety Measures in Case of Fire Stay low under smoke Always use stairwells- Not elevators After exiting, call 9-1-1
59	If You Are Trapped… If all exits from the fire floor are blocked, go back to your room. Keep door closed. Seal cracks and vents. Call 9-1-1 on cell phone or otherwise signal for help.
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