Educational Program Schedule
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Tuesday, November 8
Strategic Applications of Fire Alarm Technology
Bruce Fraser
Director of Industry Relations
SimplexGrinnell
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This presentation will discuss the strategic use of current fire alarm technology in the academic environment. How current technology can be applied to the unique problems. |
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Preparing for Civil Disturbances
Mike Swain
Fire Prevention Officer
University of Massachusetts at Amherst |
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The University of Massachusetts has gone through a number of civil disturbances following events such as the World Series and the Super Bowl in addition to other unplanned, spontaneous events. The University has developed a cross-jurisdictional plan for addressing these events. |
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Risk Management Interface
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What are some of the best strategies for working with your school's risk manager? How can you work together to achieve the common goal of saving lives, protecting property and reducing the risk to the school? |
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Fire Safety Analysis of Colleges and Universities in New Jersey
Jack J. Murphy
Managing Director
JJM & Associates
Kathleen McKenzie Cupano,
Program Development Administrator
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Center for Government Services
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The New Jersey Division of Fire Safety recently conducted a survey of the 24 private and public schools in the state that have residential facilities. This survey was conducted to gain a better understanding of the level of fire safety being employed by both the school and the community. |
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Applying for Federal Grants
Doug Woods
Department of Homeland Security |
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The Department of Homeland Security has expanded the criteria for applying for federal grants to include colleges and universities. While many schools have the expertise to apply for grants, fire prevention is a new area for many of them. This presentation will answer some of the critical questions about applying for these grants. |
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Residence Hall Fixed Protection
Alan Sactor
Fire Marshal
University of Maryland |
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Are you looking for how to fast-track the installation of sprinkler and fire alarm systems in your residence halls, particularly if they are occupied while doing the work? This program will have some of the "real world" solutions. |
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Wednesday, November 9
Town Meeting
Moderator Mike Halligan
Fire Marshal
University of Utah
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We're bringing back the incredibly popular Town Meeting where the attendees get a chance to discuss what are some of the most pressing issues on campuses and get reactions and information from all of the other participants. |
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Vendor Show with presentations |
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Twenty vendors will be on hand to show you the products and services that they have to offer to the campus fire safety community. Along with the vendor show will be a series of 30 minute presentations from these vendors with more details and information. |
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Princeton Review Survey Questions
Moderator Mike Halligan
Fire Marshal
University of Utah |
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The Center for Campus Fire Safety has developed a series of questions for a fire safety survey that is administered by the Princeton Review. This survey is quickly becoming a tool used by parents and administrators to evaluate the level of fire safety on campuses. This is your chance to have input into the development of the questions and to be prepared for the next round of surveys. |
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Thursday, November 10
Case Studies, Lessons Learned
This will be a series of case studies from recent events that have occurred across the country and the "lessons learned," including: |
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-State College, Pennsylvania Off-campus, single fatality
-College Park, Maryland Off-campus, single fatality
-Oxford, Mississippi Fraternity, triple fatality
-Savannah, Georgia Off-campus, single fatality
-Washington, DC Off-campus, single fatality
-Collegedale, Tennessee Residence hall, single fatality
-Washington, DC Residence hall, critically injured |
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Best Practices
There will be a series of presentations from notable speakers about some of the best practices being employed at schools and in communities across the nation. These include: |
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New York State Campus Inspection Program
Paul Martin, Deputy Chief
In 2003, New York State implemented a program for inspecting all college and university buildings. Learn how this program was conceived and implemented and what the track record has been for its first two years of existence. |
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New York State Education Program
Paul Martin, Deputy Chief, New York Office of Fire Prevention and Control
Building on the recommendations of the governor's task force, the Office of Fire Prevention and Control developed specialty training programs and standards for university staff and students. |
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Third Party Residence Halls
Teri Bump
Corporate Director Student Services and University Relations
American Campus Communities
Many schools are moving towards using private third-party residence halls on campus to house these students. Learn how to work effectively with these companies in ensuring that the proper level of fixed fire protection and fire safety education is used in these buildings. |
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Fraternity Inspections
Shawn Kauffman
Fire Inspector
Centre Region Code Administration
Ongoing inspections in Greek housing are a challenge because of the dynamic, changing occupancies. In State College, Pennsylvania, which is home to over 50 fraternities, one timely inspection identified a host of significant hazards, ranging from a waterfall in the central stairway to walls and floors covered with sheets of plastic. |
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Student Fire Academies
Sherry Kenyon
Fire Safety Educator
Boulder Fire Department
Student fire academies are rapidly becoming recognized as incredibly effective tools for effectively reaching students. Learn how to do one in your community! |
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| Lodging |
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Lodging for the Forum and the conference will be at:
Embassy Suites
4400 S Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-7444
We have negotiated a rate of $119.00 per night per suite, which includes a full breakfast each day.
Please note that you CANNOT make reservations online - you have to call the hotel. Be sure to say that you are attending Campus Fire Forum 7 when making your reservations.
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| Transportation |
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The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, which is approximately 15 minutes away.
The hotel has a complimentary shuttle service between the airport and the hotel, or you can take a taxi.
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