College Dorm Fire Safety Guide
 Be aware of at least two means of egress – have a backup
plan in case one exit is blocked
 Be sure to have a means to break windows if necessary
as an escape route
 Make sure you always know where a flashlight is – it will
be able to help guide you through smoke filled rooms
 Do not connect multiple extension cords together
 Do not staple extension cords – damaging the insulation
that is meant to protect you from currents and
potentially exposing a wire increases the possibility of
sparking
 Do not overload extension cords, power strips or outlets
– they can overheat
 Do not burn candles or incense
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Fire Extinguishers Classes
 Class A fires are fueled by ordinary combustible or fibrous
material (wood, paper, cloth and some plastics). Do not use
carbon dioxide or ordinary dry chemical extinguishers on
Class A fires – use an APW or Air Pressurized Water
extinguisher
 Class B fires include flammable or combustible liquids,
greases and gases, such as gasoline, paint and propane. Use
either a carbon dioxide extinguisher or a dry chemical
extinguisher on this type of fire
 Class C fires include electrical equipment, such as motors and
heaters that are not connected to a power source. Do not use
water extinguishers on energized electrical equipment. Use a
carbon dioxide extinguisher on this type of fire
 Combustible metals (Class D) are difficult to extinguish,
because once ignited, they give off sufficient oxygen to
support combustion – try using “dry powder” to extinguish
these types of fires as it works by smothering and heat
absorption.
 Class K fires are fueled by cooking oils or fats. Wet chemical
fire extinguishers are the best type of extinguisher for Class
K fires.
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25 Nassau Lane
Island Park, NY 11558
866.431.8100
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