CCFS supports the USFA Install Inspect Protect Campaign[CCFS Administration]  [November 15, 2009 7:43 pm ]  [Views 440] arrow full article

The Center for Campus Fire Safety supports the USFA's  INSTALL. INSPECT. PROTECT. CAMPAIGN Encouraging residents to install smoke alarms and sprinklers.


U S Fire Administration Releases University Housing Fires Topical Report[CCFS Administration]  [November 15, 2009 7:15 pm ]  [Views 461] arrow full article

WASHINGTON D.C. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) has issued a special report examining the causes and characteristics of fires in college and university residential buildings that include dormitories, fraternity, and sorority houses.  >>> Download Report

 


Big Data Service on Campus[CCFS News Reporter]  [November 10, 2009 2:02 pm ]  [Views 484] arrow full article

CCFS efforts to improve data collection for on-campus fires,
by Paul D. Martin, President, CCFS. 

Reprinted from NFPA Nov/Dec 2009.


Brown Introduces Fire Safety Bill Named in Honor of Stephanie Tubbs Jones[CCFS News Reporter]  [October 16, 2009 5:48 pm ]  [Views 834] arrow full article

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced the introduction of The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act of 2009.


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Winthrop University fire ruled accidental [CCFS Reporter]  [Today 11:37 am ]  arrow Full article

Investigators say a fire which damaged a building at Winthrop University last weekend has been ruled accidental.


Crews respond to fire alarm at KU's Memorial Stadium [CCFS Reporter]  [Today 11:37 am ]  arrow Full article

Crews responded Thursday morning to Kansas University's Memorial Stadium after a fire alarm was activated.


Point of origin identified for Winthrop fire - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com [CCFS Reporter]  [Today 11:37 am ]  arrow Full article

Point of origin identified for Winthrop fireThe Herald | HeraldOnline.comOfficials say the fire at Winthrop University's Owens Hall started in small section of flat roof located where Owens Hall and Bancroft Annex join. ...Fire investigators say Winthrop blaze started on roofWCNC (subscription)Winthrop fire origin found, but not causeCharlotteObserver.comall 3 news articles »


Clarion University Contributes $75000 to Fire Department Campaign - Gant Daily [CCFS Reporter]  [Today 11:37 am ]  arrow Full article

Gant DailyClarion University Contributes $75000 to Fire Department CampaignGant Daily“The entire Clarion University community is thankful for the support of the greater Clarion Area community and the invaluable service of the Clarion Fire ...


House fire prompts questions about Greek housing - Hofstra University Hofstra Chronicle [CCFS Reporter]  [Today 11:37 am ]  arrow Full article

House fire prompts questions about Greek housingHofstra University Hofstra ChronicleThe fire in an off-campus house that occurred last week sparked the question of why the University does not sponsor off-campus housing ...Can Doing What You Love Change the World?ExponentFreshman/Sophomore Housing Requirement RevampedExponentall 3 news articles »


State sees fire safety concerns at RPI - Albany Times Union [CCFS Reporter]  [Today 11:37 am ]  arrow Full article

State sees fire safety concerns at RPIAlbany Times Union... Polytechnic Institute's changes to road access to a campus building violates the state fire code and has hurt the ability to fight fires there. ...NY State fire experts: RPI computer center not up to codeWTENall 2 news articles »