Fire Protection & Prevention
Contact: Steve Triebold, sgt4@psu.edu814-865-6391

The goal of the University's Fire Protection & Prevention Program is to provide a fire safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors to Penn State facilities through fire prevention and fire protection systems. This is accomplished through fire prevention education, inspections, pre-operational reviews, fire hazard analysis, fire extinguisher and fire evacuation training programs and oversight of fire protection system inspection programs. Emphasis in education and implementation of programs for in-residence students and other areas is a major component.

Services Offered

• Training
• Fire Safety
• Evaluations of Fire Hazards
• Fire / Life Safety Plan Reviews
• Fire Cause and Origin Determination
• Flammable Material Storage
• Evacuation Plan Development
• Fire Safety for Special Events
• Pyrotechnic Safety Evaluations

Program Support Information

• Higher Education Opportunity Act - Annual Campus Fire Safety Reports

POLICIES

• Corridor Storage and Use (SY36)
• Emergency Evacuation and Fire Drills - Residence Halls Policy (SY28)
• Fire Extinguisher Provisions Policy (SY09)
• Halogen Lamps Policy (SY27)
• Identification Decals - People Requiring Assistance (SY02)
• Open Fires Policy (SY13)
• Open Flame Devices Policy (SY30)
• Storage, Dispensing and Use of Flammable Liquids Policy (SY08)
• Weapons and Fireworks Regulations Policy (SY12)

GUIDELINES

• Barbecues at the University Park Campus, Fire Safety Guidelines
• Carbon Monoxide frequently asked questions  
• Cooking Fire Safety  
• Emergency Evacuation Plan and Implementation Guidelines (Word Document)
• Checklist for Planning and Conducting Fire Evacuation Drills (Word Document)
• Fire Emergency Preparedness Information
• Fire Safety Planning for Events  
• Seating Set-up Guidelines  
• General Fire Safety Information  
• Holiday Trees in University Buildings, Fire Safety Guidelines for  
• Hot Work Permit Program  
• Download the Hot Work Permit  
• Hot Work Permit Guidelines  
• Office Fire Safety Tips  
• Portable Heater Safety
• Residence Hall Fire and Elevator Safety  
• Safe Use of Coffee Makers  
• Training
• Hot Work Program
• Fire Extinguisher Use
• Fire Exit Drills
• Specially-Tailored Fire Safety Presentations
• Vacation Fire Safety Guide

Recent Incidents and Photos

• September 2007 fire

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