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September is National Campus Fire Safety Month! Although we are postponing our annual mock dorm room burn due to Covid-19, we continue to promote and educate of the importance of safe practices on campus! Help us make our campus fire safe!
September is Campus Fire Safety Month! Although the landscape has changed over the past several months, the UK Fire Marshal remains committed to keeping our campus community fire safe! Tuesday Tip - Never ignore a fire alarm! Fire doubles in size every minute and a working fire alarm is critical to surviving a fire incident! Just because you don't see or smell something does not mean that it isn't happening in another part of a building! Stay Fire Safe UK!
The UK Fire Marshal wishes all of a safe and Happy Fourth of July holiday weekend! Practice fire safety when using a grill and leave the fireworks to professionals! Stay Fire Safe UK!
The UK Fire Marshal's office wants to thank everyone on the front lines working hard to protect us, our families, and our community from . We stand united with the University of Kentucky to remember our fellow Kentuckians lost to this illness. We are in this together UK, so stay strong, resilient, and keep following the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and UK Healthcare to protect yourselves and your loved ones. Visit https://www.uky.edu/coronavirus for the latest UK COVID-19 updates.
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, with patients reporting cases of fever and acute respiratory illness. Since that time, other countries, including the U.S., have seen cases of the illness.
This is an extremely dangerous behavior and you run the risk of starting a fire, injuring yourself, or creating a deadly situation. Use common sense and stay fire safe! https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Lexington-fire-officials-warn-about-TikTok-challenge-before-it-sparks-here-567315471.html
The dangerous new dare is known as the “Outlet Challenge,” and it’s sparking concern from fire officials across the country.
The UK Fire Marshal wishes all of our friends, colleagues, and their families a safe and happy holiday season! Enjoy your family time and safe travels to all that are on the move! Stay Fire Safe UK and thank you for all that you do!
Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving! Watch this safety video of how fast a fire can occur using a turkey fryer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=52&v=kjUynq0HXdQ&feature=emb_title
Make sure you have at least a 5 foot child/pet clearance from the fryer, do not overheat or overfill the fryer with oil, make sure the turkey is completely thawed, have a fire extinguisher available and watch at all times!
NFPA joins CPSC to demonstrate the fire dangers of turkey fryers in this live burn. NFPA strongly discourages the use of turkey fryers. For more safety tips ...
Today is the day! Stop by the Campus Safety Fair from 6pm-9pm at Hilltop-Woodland Glen lawn across from The 90 for free t-shirts and free swag and see what training the
and have to offer! A live dorm room burn demonstration at 8pm!
The impact that a fire can have in a residence hall can be significant. See the story about UC students that had moved into their residence hall for just one week when a fire displaced them for at least a semester. https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/clifton/uc-students-may-be-displaced-by-dorm-fire-for-the-rest-of-the-semester
Some students whose dorms experienced more damage could be displaced for the rest of the semester, following a fire in Calhoun Hall
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joana-sainz-garcia-spain-concert-fireworks-accident_n_5d6dd62de4b0110804538ef9
Even though there are regulations, permitting processes, and oversight, fireworks are still dangerous! This is why the UK Fire Marshal enforces safeguards during events that have been properly vetted and permitted for fireworks. DON'T CROSS THE SAFETY LINES! Even though this type of fireworks show had been used without incident before doesn't mean that something can happen. STAY SAFE UK AND GO CATS!
Joana Sainz García was stuck by a pyrotechnic projectile during a light show at a music festival in Spain.
September is Campus Fire Safety Month and the start of our annual fire safety campaign. We will be conducting fire drills, fire extinguisher training and a mock dorm room burn to highlight the importance of fire safety on campus and at home. Free t-shirts! Stay tuned for a schedule of events and stay fire safe UK!
The UK Fire Marshal wishes all of our campus community and a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Here are a few tips to help you safely enjoy the holiday!
1. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food.
2. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
3. Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.
4. Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
5. Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.
6. Keep knives out of the reach of children.
7. Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
8. Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
9. Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.
10. Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.
If the fire alarm sounds at an athletic or concert event, this IS NOT the way to respond. Fire alarms are made to be annoying to alert you and respond during an unsafe situation, so do not assume that it is a false alarm just because you can't see or smell smoke or fire. Fires double in size everything minute so a fire situation can very quickly become a deadly situation. Stay Fire Safe UK!
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A fire alarm was sounding for about 15 minutes before the game.
Gary with the UK Fire Marshal instructing a hands on fire extinguisher class using our BullEx System!
Although September is Campus Fire Safety Month, safety is an everyday priority for you (and your family)! Take a few extra seconds a day and do things the right (safe) way. Personal responsibility goes a long way. Stay safe UK! Great article here!
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Among the activities are a "safety selfie" giveaway drawing each Friday of the month and two Campus and Fire Safety Fairs Sept. 13 and 27, featuring live fire demonstrations.
September is National Campus Fire Safety Month. Join us on September 13, 2018 from 10am - 2pm at the Main Building when we give away free t-shirts and conduct a live fire demonstration by lighting a dorm room on fire to show you have quickly a fire situation develops and offer techniques about how to keep yourself safe here and at home. Stay Fire Safe UK!
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Getting ready for the fall semester by conducting Greek house inspections. Stay fire safe UK!
FLASHBACK - June 1993 - a fire destroyed six luxury boxes at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium 90 minutes prior to game time. The cause was an unattended lit sterno can on a table. Help the UK Fire Marshal protect our campus community by ALWAYS practicing fire safety!
Absolutely! Walk throughs and inspections are critical components to a rapidly-changing atmosphere during game day as well as all events on our campuses. Keep up the good work ! !
The UK Fire Marshal reminds to celebrate the 4th safely. It's hot out there so hydrate, be careful, and leave the fireworks to the professionals and just enjoy the show! Stay Fire Safe UK!
The UK Fire Marshal wishes our community and yours a happy and safe July 4th! Please celebrate safely and responsibly! Here are some firework safety tips to keep your family safe!
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Stay Fire Safe UK!
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The UK Fire Marshal wishes our community and yours a happy and safe July 4th! Here are some firework safety tips to keep your family safe!
Use fireworks outdoors only.
Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
Never point or throw fireworks at another person
Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks including sparklers. Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.
Avoid buying fireworks packaged in brown paper. This is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.
Be careful when lighting the fuse. Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.
Light fireworks one at a time, then quickly back up to a safe distance
Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
Only use fireworks as intended. Don’t try to alter them or combine them. They can kill you!
Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap. After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.
Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated shooter.”
Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.
Stay Fire Safe UK!
The UK Fire Marshal wishes all of a safe . Remember our sacrifices and celebrate what we have. Stay safe UK!
The UK Fire Marshal wishes everyone a safe . Remember our sacrifices and appreciate what we have. Stay fire safe UK!
UK History - May 15, 2001 - The Main Building on UK Campus suffered extensive fire damage that occurred during the use of a soldering iron on copper cornice on the roof during renovations. Repair costs exceeded $17 million and three years with the building reopening in October 2004. Stay Fire Safe UK!
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