Fire safety dept. offers advice for fire prevention week
Jenn Halligan
Issue date: 10/8/07 Section: Features
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Also, roll up sleeves when cooking because it does not take much for fabric to get caught in the flame and catch fire.
Off-campus residents should remember their personalized safety tips as well.
For example, if one decides to use a space heater, remember to keep it away from fabrics such as curtains and bedding, and turn it off upon leaving a room or when going to bed. Do not leave candles unattended and make sure smoke alarms are always working.
"Your actions, or inactions, can affect a lot more people than just yourself," Kerrigan said. "If you live in a residence hall or if you are in a building that houses dozens of classes at the same time, [a fire] could affect a lot of people."
On Thursday, Oct. 11, the Fire Prevention department will be having an information tent outside of Ehinger Gym from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. with information about fire safety. Free smoke alarms and other prizes will be given away, and fire equipment, such as small fire extinguishers, will be sold for a small fee.
"Students can always contact me [for more information] by calling me, e-mailing me or coming to my office," Kerrigan said.
One can find Kerrigan's office in 201 Carter Drive, Suite 100 or can call him at 610-436-2129.
In addition, the website for the Fire Safety department is www.wcupa.edu/hr/fire-safety. On the website, one can find a plethora of information on the policies WCU offers concerning certain appliances that may be a fire hazard.
The university's prime goal is not just offering educational information about fire prevention and awareness during Fire Prevention Week, but all year round.
Jenn Halligan is a first-year student majoring in English education. She can be reached at JH065435@wcupa.edu.
Off-campus residents should remember their personalized safety tips as well.
For example, if one decides to use a space heater, remember to keep it away from fabrics such as curtains and bedding, and turn it off upon leaving a room or when going to bed. Do not leave candles unattended and make sure smoke alarms are always working.
"Your actions, or inactions, can affect a lot more people than just yourself," Kerrigan said. "If you live in a residence hall or if you are in a building that houses dozens of classes at the same time, [a fire] could affect a lot of people."
On Thursday, Oct. 11, the Fire Prevention department will be having an information tent outside of Ehinger Gym from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. with information about fire safety. Free smoke alarms and other prizes will be given away, and fire equipment, such as small fire extinguishers, will be sold for a small fee.
"Students can always contact me [for more information] by calling me, e-mailing me or coming to my office," Kerrigan said.
One can find Kerrigan's office in 201 Carter Drive, Suite 100 or can call him at 610-436-2129.
In addition, the website for the Fire Safety department is www.wcupa.edu/hr/fire-safety. On the website, one can find a plethora of information on the policies WCU offers concerning certain appliances that may be a fire hazard.
The university's prime goal is not just offering educational information about fire prevention and awareness during Fire Prevention Week, but all year round.
Jenn Halligan is a first-year student majoring in English education. She can be reached at JH065435@wcupa.edu.
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