NC State University Fire Marshal’s Office Kristen Boggs Deputy Fire Marshal Smoke Alarm Safety.

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NC State University Fire Marshal’s Office Kristen Boggs Deputy Fire Marshal Smoke Alarm Safety

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NC State University Fire Marshal’s Office

Kristen Boggs

Deputy Fire Marshal

Smoke Alarm Safety

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Today we’re going to talk about…

• The fire problem in the United States• What can you do to help?

− Smoke Alarms

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What does this mean for you?Home fires are more likely to occur:• When you are asleep

− Between hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Smoke alarms save lives!All residence halls and apartments on campus are equipped with smoke alarms. Most administrative and educational buildings on campus are also equipped with smoke alarms, but you need to protect yourself if you live off campus.

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The fire problem in the United States

• 81% of fire deaths occur in the home• Each year:– 365,500 home fires reported– 2,560 deaths– 13,275 injuries– $6.6 billion in property loss

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The fire problem in our community

• Fires on campus are minimal, usually caused by unattended cooking (1 in 2013) or improperly discarded smoking materials in brush or mulch beds (6-8 in 2013).

• In 2014, Raleigh Fire Department responded to over 962 fires of various natures.

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What can you do?

• Our role as firefighters – Control the fire once it happens

• Everyone’s role– Prevent fires before they happen

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The danger of smoke

• 8 out of 10 people die from breathing in the poisonous smoke than from the flames

• Smoke will put you into a deeper sleep

Smoke alarms save lives!

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What is flashover?

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Takes less than 3 minutes!

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Smoke alarms

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Make sure smoke alarms work

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Know what to do

• What do you do if your smoke alarm makes a loud noise?

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Pick a meeting place

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Practice home escape plan

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Make a plan to wake up heavy sleepers

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Alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing

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Discussion / Q&A

• Questions for members of the fire and emergency services?

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For more information

• Call (919) 515-2568• Visit http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/firesafety.htm

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Remember…

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Thank you!