Ignite Awareness: Stony Brook Fire Safety Season Events

Stony Brook University is turning up the heat this fall with its annual "Heat & Heat" fire safety demonstrations.

In recognition of Fire Safety Season, Fire and Emergency Services, Campus Residences and the Auxiliary Services Association invitecampus community members to witness the power of fire and the importance of quick action in an emergency.

"For our campus residents, unattended cooking is one of the main causes of fire alarms in residence halls," noted Scott Gershowitz, program manager and deputy fire chief. "The Heat & Heat events are important to all community members, and demonstrate how quickly a fire can spread and the importance of quick evacuation."

The "Heat & Heat" events take place outside of campus communities, and show residents a simulated fire in a mock residence hall and a stovetop cooking demonstration to showcase just how quickly a fire can spread and why every second counts. Residents will get hands-on experience with fire extinguishers and will receive tips on what to do in the event of a fire to act swiftly and safely.

The "Heat & Heat" events will take place at 8 pm in the following communities:

September 10: Roth/Tabler
September 18: H, Mendelsohn, Toll
September 26: Roosevelt
September 30: West/Schomburg
October 22: Chapin

Students who attend the entire Heat & Heat event will receive a food truck voucher.

Non-residents or faculty and staff may also attend the "Heat & Heat" events. Email Scott Gershowitz at [email protected]to RSVP as a non-resident or faculty/staff member.

On October 23 from 10 am to 3 pm, the Department of Environmental Health & Safetywill host the annual Fire Safety Expo on the SAC Plaza with fire safety tips and giveaways.

On October 28, the team will further educate on fire prevention and proudly display the university's newly branded fire engine at CommUniversity Day.

John Gallo, director of fire safety and fire chief said, "Safeguarding our campus community from fire and life safety hazards through our educational efforts is one of our greatest responsibilities. I am grateful for our continuing partnerships with Student Affairs and ASA that contribute to making our fire prevention programs successful each year. Keeping our students safe is our highest priority."

"As we recognize Campus Fire Safety month this September, we ask community members to always treat fire alarms as if they were actual emergencies," said Gershowitz. "Don't delay your evacuation. If an alarm is ignored, temperatures can quickly exceed 1,000 degrees."

Be prepared. Attend one of Fire & Emergency Services' safety events this fall and learn preventative actions that can save lives.

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