University of Georgia student dies in early morning house fire[CCFS Administrator] [January 3, 2012 9:16 pm ] [Views 155]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 231]
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 55]
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 279]
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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Fire sparked in basement of Montclair State University gym - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com [CCFS Reporter] [December 20, 2011 6:42 pm ] Full articleThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comFire sparked in basement of Montclair State University gymThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comBy Nic Corbett/The Star-Ledger Google MapsA fire was sparked in the basement mechanical room of the Panzer Gymnasium at Montclair State University this morning. MONTCLAIR — The basement mechanical room of a Montclair State University gym was damaged ...Fire Breaks Out At MSU GymPatch.comFire sparks inside basement of Montclair State gymNewsworks.orgall 3 news articles »
Experiment sparks ANU chemistry fire - ABC Online [CCFS Reporter] [December 20, 2011 6:42 pm ]
Full articleExperiment sparks ANU chemistry fireABC OnlineA fire has destroyed part of a chemistry laboratory at the Australian National University. (ANU) Emergency authorities were called to the fire around 1:00pm AEDT to find the Birch Building filled with smoke, and a room on the third level ablaze. ...Chemistry building fireThe Canberra Timesall 5 news articles »
Almost 100 residents seek shelter after fire in Fenway - Boston.com [CCFS Reporter] [December 15, 2011 8:41 am ]
Full articleAlmost 100 residents seek shelter after fire in FenwayBoston.comI'm new to Boston,” the Harvard University employee said today, carrying a stuffed bag and a notebook. “I waited till midnight, but it was not OK [to return] yesterday, it's not OK today, and I'm wondering where I should go.” The two-alarm fire started ...Almost 100 residents seek shelter after fire in FenwayThe Boston Globeall 9 news articles »
Apartment fire in Fenway forces dozens to seek shelter - The Boston Globe [CCFS Reporter] [December 15, 2011 8:41 am ]
Full articleApartment fire in Fenway forces dozens to seek shelterThe Boston GlobeA pool of half-frozen water remained below the rusted fire hydrant directly in front of the charred apartment. Though the neighborhood is largely populated by Boston University students, an employee for the building's owner said most residents at the ...Almost 100 residents seek shelter after fire in FenwayBoston.comall 10 news articles »
Police investigating string of minor fires on UMass Dartmouth campus - Fall River Herald News [CCFS Reporter] [December 15, 2011 8:41 am ]
Full articlePolice investigating string of minor fires on UMass Dartmouth campusFall River Herald NewsThe university is investigating with local fire officials and the state fire marshal's office. The Liberal Arts Building men's room incident happened on Dec. 9. The others were at Chestnut and Maple Ridge halls, including three at Chestnut, on Dec. 7. ...Probe of 6 fires at UMass-DartmouthProvidence Eyewitness Newsall 2 news articles »
Arson suspected: Three Winona fires in 6 weeks might be linked, officials say - Winona Daily News [CCFS Reporter] [December 15, 2011 8:41 am ]
Full articleArson suspected: Three Winona fires in 6 weeks might be linked, officials sayWinona Daily NewsThe majority of the residents were Winona State University students; the university is working with them to ensure they have temporary housing. The Red Cross has also offered assistance. Tuesday's fire and two fires at nearby residences last month all ...and more »