RA FIRE ACADEMY

1. RA FIRE ACADEMY Boulder Fire Rescue and University of Colorado at Boulder

2. Boulder / CU Fire Problem 89 students displaced by FiresCommon Factor: Candles Off campus • Dismantled smoke alarms • Lack of renter’s insurance On Campus • Fire safety violations • False alarms (malicious and malfunctions) • Non-evacuation

3. RA Fire Academy Train the Trainer Program • 200 Housing Staff • 6,000 freshmen • Captive audience • Highest fire risk age group

4. Goals of the Academy • Teach fire safety life skills • Inspire RA’s to teach to their students • “It’s not just ‘No!’, It’s Why!” - Deb Coffin, CU Housing Director • Make Fire Safety a Positive Experience

5. The Sprinkler Heads

6. Positive Commands- Ditch the Don’ts! • Fire is fast. • Smoke kills. • Use the nearest exit. • Keep your path clear. • Test your smoke alarm. • Blow out the candles. • Designate a party safety person.

7. Fire Hazards

8. Training Sessions Smoke Evacuation Exercise Fire Extinguisher Use Consequences of Fire-Case Studies

9. Smoke Evacuation Exercise Objectives • Need for escape plans • Clear path to exits • Simulate Disorientation

10. Smoke Exercise Resources • Smoke machine • Timing: 2 minutes to navigate 200’ hallway with obstacles in corners • One blocked exit • 4 students with each firefighter • “Feel the wall” (no ropes)

11. Fire Extinguisher Use Objectives • Teach how to use • Practice the skill • Overcome fear of use • Use only When and Where appropriate • Respect for fire

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14. Fire Extinguisher Use Resources • 15 minutes classroom instruction w/video • 45 minutes per 25 – 30 students • 20 # extinguisher per 4 students • 2 Firefighters per burn pan • Engine support

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16. Consequences of Fire: Case Studies • Objectives: • Break through the Denial (Not me, Not here) • Learn how to prevent fires • Designate fire safety party person • Renter’s insurance • Be ready

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18. Case Studies Resources • Student items damaged by fire • Stereos, computers, tv’s, ski boots, speakers • Incident reports • Photos • News articles • Video Interview of Seton Hall RA Dana Christmas

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22. Questions for the Panel • What was your favorite part of the academy? • What did you learn? • What made this training so effective? • How did the fire academy make a difference? • Does it work to teach fire safety this way?

23. Does it work? YES! Fire Safety Floor Meetings / CLAW Fire Safety Night events Fire Drills Future Collaborations

24. Fire Safety Night • Barbeque Dinner • Case Studies Display • Table Quiz • Firefighters are your Friends - Discussion • Fire Extinguisher Training • Community Service • Fire Safety Review

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27. Does it work? Yes! • On Campus: • Evacuation numbers: Up • Community Service referrals: Down • Malicious False Alarms: Down • Off campus • Fires: Down • Candle fires: Down • Better relationships

28. Class Photo

29. RA FIRE ACADEMY www.bouldercolorado.gov/fire Choose Fire Safety Education Campus Fire Program Email: kenyons@bouldercolorado.gov