University of Georgia student dies in early morning house fire[CCFS Administrator] [January 3, 2012 9:16 pm ] [Views 405]full article
University of Georgia student dies in early morning house fire
January 1, 2012 … A student from the University of Georgia, and three members of her family died December 28, when their home caught fire. Susannah Maxine Davis, 19, her sister Haley Morea Davis, 17, and her parents Mary Wendi Davis and Edmund Russell Davis died when a blaze broke out in their home at 5 a.m.
CCFS partners with Campus Safety Magazine to distribute Survey[CCFS Administrator] [December 14, 2011 1:22 pm ] [Views 495]
The Center for Campus Fire Safety is pleased to partner with Campus Safety Magazine to conduct a brief survey on the state of fire prevention and detection at U.S. universities, schools and hospitals. All individuals who are involved in campus fire safety are encouraged to participate.
CCFS works with NFPA on Cooking Fire Safety[CCFS Administrator] [December 14, 2011 12:48 pm ] [Views 142]
CCFS Director, Kevin McSweeney, CFPS/CFS II represented The Center for Campus Fire Safety in an NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation program to improve cooking fire safety.
CCFS works with Inside Edition[CCFS Administrator] [December 14, 2011 12:10 pm ] [Views 552]
CCFS President, Paul D. Martin and Director Tim Knisely worked with Inside Edition to produce the following story about college housing and fire safety. Inside Edition ... To show just how fast a fire can rip through a college room, the New York Office of Fire Prevention and the Center of Campus Fire Safety set up a demonstration and burned down a mock dorm room at the University at Albany. Students looked on in awe as everything was destroyed in just minutes.
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University of Georgia student dies in early morning house fire
[CCFS Administrator] [January 3, 2012 9:16 pm ] [Views 406]
University of Georgia student dies in early morning house fire
January 1, 2012 … A student from the University of Georgia, and three members of her family died December 28, when their home caught fire. Susannah Maxine Davis, 19, her sister Haley Morea Davis, 17, and her parents Mary Wendi Davis and Edmund Russell Davis died when a blaze broke out in their home at 5 a.m.
The fire is not believed to be intentional. Fire officials say the blaze started in the rear of the home near a computer desk. Autopsies showed that the family members all died from smoke inhalation before fire destroyed their home. Fire officials said earlier this week that the fire appeared accidental. They also say that the Davis home did 'not' have any working smoke detectors inside.
Wendi Davis was found with her daughters in one room, while Russell Davis was found in his bedroom.
Susannah was a freshman at UGA. Her sister was a junior at Southeast Bulloch High School.
“Looking back on this incident and reflecting upon the loss of life, we have to ask why, said Paul D. Martin, President of the Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) and chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention with the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control.
CCFS reflects on this tragedy and wants to remind everyone of the importance of properly installing and maintaining smoke detectors in accordance with prescribed codes and standards. “But let’s look beyond requirements and ask ourselves what else we can do to avoid potential loss of life from fire”, said Martin.
Keep a portable fire extinguisher on the second floor – and be sure it is fully charged. A fire extinguisher is useful for fires smaller than a wastebasket. If a small incipient fire cannot be controlled, or if it becomes larger than a wastebasket, Exit the building immediately.
Consider adding Fire Sprinklers
Fire Sprinklers Protect Your Home and Your Family. Most people don't realize that 8 out of 10 fire deaths occur in the home. They usually happen at night when everyone is asleep. Fires are also fast; they can go from a tiny flame to total destruction in as little as three minutes. Fire sprinklers can suppress and often extinguish a fire before the fire department arrives, giving your family time to escape.
Plan your escape routes - Identify windows, and doors, know two ways out and determine and escape route for when the main exits are blocked.
- Keep an emergency escape ladder on the second floor - plan a safe escape route for windows.
- Keep escape routes clean – do not allow objects to be stored in halls or stairwells. Inspect exterior door at bottom of stairwell. It must be able to be opened without a key from the inside. Door cannot be blocked by snow, cars or other objects.
- Choose a meeting place in advance - Pick a highly visible area in front of your home that is a safe distance away from the flames to meet at in case of fire related emergency.
- Be prepared - Practice your emergency exit routes with each occupant. Practice crawling low to avoid toxic smoke from a fire. Practice feeling doors for heat before opening doors. Practice opening windows and using an emergency escape ladder.
CCFS has been documenting specific campus related fires since Year 2000. This fire occurred in a private home, therefore it is not one that CCFS would document as an on or off-campus related fire. That said, it is a devastating fire that killed 4 people and we hope these safety tips will be helpful to all families.
Current and more detailed statistics, along with the definition of how we define “campus related fires” are always posted on the website, along with a host of fire safety resources and tips for fire safety professionals as well as students in both universities and off-campus housing. One of the resources includes a daily and ongoing listing of other fire incidents in the higher education arena.
To learn more about CCFS and its programs:
Fire Fatality Statistics and Definition: http://www.campusfiresafety.org/firefatalitystatistics
Continual e-news -campus fire & safety: http://www.campusfiresafety.org/News
Campus Fire Safety Resources: http://www.campusfiresafety.org/resources
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