Legislation to be introduced in Congress to provide matching grants for the installation of fire suppression systems
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ed Comeau, Publisher
Campus Firewatch
413-323-6002 (tel)
413-896-5718 (cell)
ecomeau@campus-firewatch
@campusfirewatch
BELCHERTOWN, Mass., October 24, 2011 – Legislation will be introduced by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Representative Marcia Fudge (OH-11) to provide matching grants for the installation of fire safety equipment, including automatic fire sprinklers, fire alarm system and mass notification systems. This legislation was first introduced in 2009 by the late Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a strong advocate for campus fire safety.
Through this grant program, 50% matching grants will be provided for the installation of these systems in residence halls and Greek housing. According to the United States Fire Administration, there are approximately 3,800 university housing fires across the United States each year causing $9 million in property loss with 88% of them being caused by cooking.
“Automatic fire sprinklers are a proven way to save lives,” said Campus Firewatch Publisher Ed Comeau. “We see it every day and providing this level of protection will unquestionably make a difference on our nation’s campuses. When coupled with the early warning provided by fire alarm systems, fire safety in a residence hall will be dramatically improved. I applaud Senator Brown and Representative Fudge for carrying on the legacy of Congresswoman Tubbs Jones and working to ensure the safety of our young people at colleges and universities.”
This legislation has the support of the following organizations:
- Association of College and University Housing Officers International
- Campus Firewatch
- Congressional Fire Services Institute
- International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (national)
- International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (Cleveland chapter)
- International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (North Central Region)
- International Association of Fire Chiefs
- International Code Council
- International Fire Marshal’s Association
- Michael H. Minger Foundation
- National Association of State Fire Marshals
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association
- National Fire Protection Association
- National Fire Sprinkler Association
- National Volunteer Fire Council
A copy of the legislation will be posted on Campus Firewatch (www.campus-firewatch.com) when it is available from the Government Printing Office.
Campus Firewatch is a social enterprise focusing on campus fire safety that was started in 2000. For more information, visit our website at www.campus-firewatch.com.
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