CampusFireZone is devoted to empowering and helping campus officials maintain the safety of their campuses wisely by discussing those fire safety issues that affect the students' campus experience
Firewise Campus (FWC) is a free training program for colleges and universities. Developed by CCFS for the Campus Fire Safety Educator, FWC training programs are funded by DHS. Visit FWC
Common Voices is an Advocates' Coalition sponsored by the National Fire Sprinkler Association. The advocates that serve as the Coalitions Advisory Committee have all been directly affected by fire. >> MORE
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. According to The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), CO poisoning causes approximately 2,100 deaths in the US per year. Learn how to prevent CO poisoning and how to spot the symptoms before tragedy occurs by clicking on the CO alarm.
April 14, 2008 ... The Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) receives $460K grant to continue its Firewise Campus Training Program and an On-line nationwide campus fire reporting program. >> More
March 26, 2008 ... CCFS's Vice President to join fire safety experts nationwide in Washington DC to develop a strategy for national fire loss prevention. More
CCFS Lends Support to NBFAA March 16, 2008 ... IRVING, Texas – The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association’s (NBFAA) balanced approach to fire and life safety received a boost recently with the endorsement of the Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS). More
January 9, 2008 ... CCFS SUPPORTS U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATION TO KICK OFF PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPAIGN TO END #1 CAUSE OF PREVENTABLE HOME FIRE DEATHS – FIRES CAUSED BY SMOKING MATERIALS >More
December 13, 2007 ... Newburyport, MA Among List Employing Security's Top 25 Most Influential, Amy M. Hamel, Executive Director, Center for Campus Fire Safety, was listed in Security Magazine's "Top 25 People in the Security Industry" in the December '07 issue.(#9) > More
December 6, 2007 ... Newburyport, MA CCFS National Headquarters Established. The Center for Campus Fire Safety has established its National Headquarters in the historic seaport of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Please update your mailing lists and send all future correspondence and donations to:
The Center for Campus Fire Safety National Headquarters
10 State Street
Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950 phone & fax number: 888.875.9998
In recognition for his unwavering belief in, dedication to, and support of the Center for Campus Fire Safety, we are pleased to announce the R. Bruce Fraser Annual Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is designed to assist a student pursuing education in a field related to fire safety education, engineering or enforcement. MORE
When a student goes to school, there are questions about fire safety that every parent should ask. The answers to these questions will let you know how seriously a school addresses the issues of providing a fire-safe environment for your child. Just as important as a school's academics and athletics is security and safety.
Common factors for fire deaths in off-campus housing such as rented houses and apartments include:
Lack of automatic fire sprinklers
Missing or disabled smoke alarms
Careless disposal of smoking materials
Alcohol consumption
The Center for Campus Fire Safety is a non-profit organization devoted to reducing the loss of life from fire at our nation's campuses. The mission of the Center for Campus Fire Safety is to serve as an advocate for the promotion of campus fire safety. The Center serves as the focal point for the efforts of a number of organizations and also as a clearinghouse for information relating to campus fire safety. If your organization is interested in being a part of the Center, please contact us for details on how you can become a sponsor and help to further the cause of campus fire safety and be a visible part of this growing and vital mission.
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Center for Campus Fire Safety is dedicated to reducing the loss of life from fire on our nation's campuses. For more information on student fire safety, visit our RESOURCES page or CONTACT US .
