**Updated-No fires allowed on campus**
During the year we will post fire safety violations to educate our community and create awareness around fire safety on campus. Check back often as we will be updating this area when we come across violation across campus. If you would like to report a fire code violation please click on the "report a fire hazard" button on our home page.
The University Fire Division would like to thank the University community for their participation in this years annual fire drills. This year everyhting ran smoothly and efficiently with people using all available exits. A special thank you to all fire wardens who participated in the drills. If you would like more information on becoming a fire warden please email us at request@fire.uoguelph.ca
Now that the colder weather has returned people are likely grabbing for that portable heater under their desk. These heaters can be a fire hazard if not used properly. Please ensure that there is at least a 3 foot clearance around the heater, as well it must be plugged directly into the wall, it can not be run through a power bar or an extension cord. As with cooking never leave your heater unattended. If you leave for any reason please turn the heater off. If you have any questions or concerns please contact our office.
Just a reminder that all extinguishers must be kept accessible at all times. Even this sign is not a good enough reminder.
The campus phone system for the University of Guelph, including Campus Police will NOT be available on the following date and time:
January 19, 2014 from 0100-0300 hrs.
If you have an emergency during these outages you can reach Campus Police Dispatch by dialing 519-824-4120. You can also reach off campus emergency services by dialing 911.
More information is available on the University's homepage www.uoguelph.ca
Over the weekend we had two incidents in which fire extinguishers were used in a non-emergency manner. One of these expelled extinguishers caused a fire alarm in East Residence, which required a 4 vehicle emergency response from the city fire department. These incidents are an unnecessary use of emergency personnel. If you have any information regarding the expelled extinguishers in East residence please email request@fire.uoguelph.ca These false alarms and damaged safety equipment cost everyone.
Over the weekend we had two incidents in which fire extinguishers were used in a non-emergency manner. One of these expelled extinguishers caused a fire alarm in East Residence, which required a 4 vehicle emergency response from the city fire department. These incidents are an unnecessary use of emergency personnel. If you have any information regarding the expelled extinguishers in East residence please email request@fire.uoguelph.ca These false alarms and damaged safety equipment cost everyone.
Just a reminder that there are no fires allowed on campus. An RM found a fire pit behind a student residence. The occupants were informed about the Universities no fire policy and the fire pit was dismantled.