Student Fire Safety Advice PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING Fire

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Student Fire Safety Advice PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING

Student Fire Safety Advice PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING

Fire Kills Nationally, 1500 students have been seriously injured or died in student accommodation

Fire Kills Nationally, 1500 students have been seriously injured or died in student accommodation fires during the last five years In the last 12 months Cambridge Fire Crews attended the following incidents d to a e l l a c re ws we e r udent t c s e r i d f e g Five t dama tion at a a h t e r fi moda llege accom niversity co ridge U b m a C said: r o t a g i Invest nary e r i F i The prelim with the g n i w "Follo s, and n o i t a g , the investi on available he fire ati t f m r o o f e n s i ly cau e k i l erson” t p s y b mo l cidenta c a s a w Cambridge Property Types Call-outs Education - College/University 66 Student Hall of Residence 31 Grand Total 97 PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING

THE CAUSE OF FIRES 55% of 18 -24 year old fire deaths occurred in

THE CAUSE OF FIRES 55% of 18 -24 year old fire deaths occurred in accidental fires PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING

Kitchen Safety Cooking safely means: • Keep Microwaves clean & ventilated • Clean grills/cookers

Kitchen Safety Cooking safely means: • Keep Microwaves clean & ventilated • Clean grills/cookers after use to prevent build-up of fat • Never leave cooking oil close to hot appliances • Never pour water on oil or fat. • Empty crumbs out of the toaster • Keep towels etc away from cookers • Do not overload plug sockets. PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING

Electrical • Hair Straighteners • Curling Tongs • Hair Dryers • Irons • Portable

Electrical • Hair Straighteners • Curling Tongs • Hair Dryers • Irons • Portable Heaters • Small ovens/grills • Laptops. • Be Cautious when purchasing replacement chargers for electrical items PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING

Smoking Safety • Smoking is not permitted inside the college. • Never cover smoke

Smoking Safety • Smoking is not permitted inside the college. • Never cover smoke alarms • Smoke only within designated areas, and • Ensure that used cigarettes are discarded appropriately In England 3 people die in smoking-related fires – every week ! PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING

Fire Alarm System • . When the fire alarm sounds. . . LEAVE IMMEDIATELY

Fire Alarm System • . When the fire alarm sounds. . . LEAVE IMMEDIATELY • . Make sure others leave as well • . Close doors behind you • Do not go back for ANYTHING. • Remember • Do not use fire extinguishers to hold open doors. • Always keep fire doors closed. • Do not interfere with the alarm system – it may save your life. PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING

Arson & False Alarms. • Deliberate fires endanger lives, property and environment • Arson

Arson & False Alarms. • Deliberate fires endanger lives, property and environment • Arson with intent to danger life – penalty - life imprisonment ! • For all False Alarms there is • • • a Cost to the Fire Service, a Cost to businesses & a Cost the Community • Phones can be traced. You may be charged with a criminal offence, mobile phones blocked, new contracts with all phone companies will not be permitted. PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING

Any Questions? Please remember. . . If there is a fire Get Out Stay

Any Questions? Please remember. . . If there is a fire Get Out Stay Out Call Cambridge Fire and Rescue Service 999 PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING