Side-by-Side Room Fire Demonstration to be Presented by the Salisbury University to Help Students Un

Mark your calendars - October 27, 2016

WHO: The Salisbury University, Salisbury Fire Department, Maryland State Firemen’s Association - Residential Fire Sprinkler Committee and the Office of the State Fire Marshal request your attendance.

WHAT: A live, side-by-side fire and sprinkler burn demonstration that vividly shows the tremendous speed of a typical room fire

and its potential for deadly destruction. Also illustrated is the vital importance of home fire safety technology that can save lives and reduce property damage (smoke alarms and home fire sprinkler systems).

Questions and answers will be addressed both before and after the event.

WHEN: October 27, 2016 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Salisbury University

Residence Hall Quad

1101 Camden Avenue

Salisbury, Maryland 21801

WHY: From 2000 - 2015, 118 fire fatalities have occurred in dormitories, fraternities, sororities and off-campus housing. Fire sprinklers were not present in any of these campus related fires. The Salisbury State University is using this extremely important event to help students understand how dangerous a fire is, and how important prevention, detection, suppression and escape truly are.

Contact: S/DSFM Bruce Bouch

Director of Public Education and Media Affairs

Office of the State Fire Marshal

bruce.bouch@maryland.gov

443-324-6876