Conducting a fire drill is one way you can help to educate your department in emergency response procedures. Scheduling fire drills is a joint activity that is the responsibility of the safety committee or contact and Public Safety.
The following table provides information regarding the areas where fire drills are mandatory and their required frequency.
| Type of Occupancy | Required Drills | Frequency | Participants |
| Public Assembly | Yes | Quarterly | Employees |
| Educational "0-12 yrs" | Yes | 10 Times /Academic Year | All Occupants |
| Healthcare | Yes | Quarterly on each shift | Employees |
| Residence Hall | Yes | 4 Times/Academic Year | All Occupants |
| Mercantile | Yes | Periodically | Employees |
| *Business | (If > 500 Occupancy | Annually | Employees |
*Includes Classroom buildings, labs,offices,etc.
Questions regarding fire drills may be addressed to Kevin McSweeney or call 831-6847.
The Safety Beacon is distributed across the University to raise awareness about Environmental Health and Safety issues.
Questions regarding fire protection / prevention issues may be addressed to Kevin McSweeney or call 831-6847.