University of Cincinnati
Public Safety - Fire Prevention Unit

Office (513) 556-4992
Fax      (513) 556-4940

Fire Safety Supervisor: L. Watkins Jr.
Fire Safety Inspector(s):
                           T. Porter
                           B. Kuch
                           M. Smith


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael G. Kraft [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 5:12 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: USFA College fire safety video
>
> Hello.
>
> We are looking for a list of all fire inspectors employed at universities
> throughout the state of Ohio, so that the Marshal can communicate with
> them
> regarding this issue.
>
> Can anyone provide such a list?
>
> Thanks for your assistance in advance,
>
> Michael G. Kraft
> Chief of Technical Services
> Code Enforcement Bureau
> Division of State Fire Marshal
> 6606 Tussing Road
> Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
> (614) 752-7134
> fax - (614) 728-5168
>
> email = [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
>
> >From: Randy Horman <[log in to unmask]>
> >Reply-To: International Association of Campus Fire Safety Officials
> >      <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: USFA College fire safety video
> >Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 17:13:31 -0400
> >
> >We have done some testing last year for the USFA of this video. We
> >presented it to several hundred students at the end of last school year.
> We
> >actually did our fire safety drill for the residence hall staff today
> where
> >we presented it to about 500 students. it was well received.
> >
> >Here is a copy of some info that I had sent out regarding this video:
> >
> >The U.S. Fire Administration has recently completed a program titled:
> "Get
> >Out and Stay Alive". This video program discusses fire safety for the
> >college student. It talks about a few of the fire fatalities involving
> >colleges and universities. The Fire which killed  5 students at the
> >Phi-Gamma-Delta Fraternity House, Graduation Day 1996 at UNC - Chappel
> Hill
> >is one of the fires discussed. You hear from fire safety officials,
> >friends, fellow students and parents about the loss.  The level of
> >association with this video is very much on the same level of today's
> >college students.  This program discusses what needs to be done to
> prepare
> >for parties and how to make sure everyone is safe afterwards. Parties
> will
> >always be part of the college atmosphere. This tape does not lecture on
> >what the students should and should not do when having a party, but more
> if
> >you are going to do it (drink and smoke), then here are the steps to
> doing
> >it safely.
> >
> >It also discusses fire safety in residence halls and off campus housing
> as
> >well, not just fraternity and sorority houses.
> >
> >The tape lasts 16 minutes.
> >
> >I am currently reviewing and commenting on this material for the U. S.
> Fire
> >Administration.  Here at Miami a small percentage of the students in
> >fraternities and residence halls are also reviewing the tape for comment.
> >
> >The USFA had only have a few videos that were sent out to be reviewed.
> >Others will be available at No Charge (that's what they are telling me).
> >Once they have received enough feedback from those who are evaluating
> them
> >and the time it takes to get additional ones made up, the videos should
> be
> >available in about 6-8 weeks.
> >
> >If you check the USFA web site:
> >
> >Http://www.usfa.fema.gov
> >
> >This will have information on how to get your copy when the tapes are
> >available. The site does not discuss the program yet because they are
> still
> >in the evaluation phase)
> >
> >If you have seen this video and wish to make comments, I would encourage
> >you to do so.  As students here comment on the video I will be sharing it
> >with the group.
> >
> >Lastly,  I would like to start a discussion thread on public education
> for
> >students. Maimi has agreed that all incoming first year students will be
> >presented a fire safety education program. I have some ideas on how make
> >this time fun and more then just a lecture.
> >
> >Have a nice day.
> >
> >-Randy-
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >Hello all,
> > >
> > >I just reviewed a copy of "Get out and stay alive" which is a video put
> >out
> > >by the U.S. Fire Administration. If you are looking for a video to show
> > >incoming students, I think this is the one. It deals directly with
> >college
> > >dorm fires, fatalities, and false alarms. It is @16 minutes long. If
> you
> > >would like a copy of it, email Larry Maruskin at the USFA at
> > >[log in to unmask] I believe they are free.
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >
> > >
> > >Michael Fox C.F.E.I.
> > >Dep. Fire Inspector
> > >Yale University
> > >Office of the Fire Marshal
> > >314 Prospect Street
> > >New Haven, CT 06515
> > >voice: 203-432-9924
> > >fax: 203-432-8937
> > >email: [log in to unmask]
> >
> >
> >
> >___________________________________________________
> >Randall L. Hormann
> >Fire/Safety Specialist
> >Miami University, Ohio
> >
> >6 Hughes Hall (EHSO)
> >Oxford, Ohio 45056
> >Office: 513-529-2461, Fax: 513-529-2830
> >E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
> >
> >State:  Ohio Fire Safety Inspector - Instructor
> >Chair:  Fire Safety Professionals @ Ohio Colleges and Universities
> >Member: Ohio Fire Chiefs Assoc., Fire Code Committee.
> >Member: Ohio Fire Officials Association.
> >Advisor: Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Fraternity.
> >Advisor: Alpha Lambda Delta / Phi Eta Sigma - Honor Society.
> >
> >___________________________________________________
>
>
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