Fire safety is of primary concern and to have a good overall Safety Program, a strong effort is needed from all parties involved. It is essential that each resident receives training in fire prevention and knows the proper emergency procedures should a fire occur. To accomplish this, each Chapter house is required to conduct a training class early in the fall semester. The following items need to receive special attention. Upon request, the University Fire Marshal will assist in the required training. Call 257-6326 for information.

I. FIRE PREVENTION

A.	SMOKING	Use proper sized ashtrays, DO NOT dispose of cigarette butts in waste baskets - many times the cigarette is not completely extinguished.
B.	COOKING	ONLY permitted in kitchens.
C.	DECORATIONS	Combustible/flammable decorations are NOT permitted.
D.	SMALL APPLIANCES	Appliances such as hair dryers are safe as long as they are used properly. They are not designed to dry clothing and can cause fires. Be sure other small appliances, such as curling irons, electric rollers, irons, are turned OFF when leaving room.
E.	ELECTRICAL	Do NOT overload circuits. Do not cut off the ground prong of a plug. Halogen lamps are not permitted.
F.	CANDLES	NOT permitted.
G.	STAIRWELL/FIRE DOORS	CANNOT be blocked or "propped" open. Doors are there to provide you with a safe means of exit from the building.
H.	CORRIDOR	Trash cans or any item that would obstruct egress from the building ARE NOT permitted in the corridor(s).
I.	STORAGE	NOT permitted in mechanical rooms.

II. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

A. EVACUATION

Discuss and emphasize the evacuation plan. (Refer to "Emergency Plans -- Preparing for the Unexpected" for assistance.)

B. FIRE ALARM


1. Each resident should know what the FIRE ALARM PULL STATIONS are and where they are located.
2. EMERGENCY NUMBER -- 911 Use for any type of emergency. When dialed, the UK Police Dispatcher will answer the call.
3. SMOKE/HEAT DETECTORS Automatically activates the fire alarm system.
4. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT Know where this equipment is located and know the proper use of fire extinguishers (the UK Fire Marshal can provide training).
5. FALSE ALARMS KILL Use alarm system in proper manner.