
The Fire Safety Office (FSO) is part of Environmental Health and Safety and is in place to provide a safe working and learning environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors at »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ. We focus on fire and accident prevention through training, education, and support. We uphold the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards and regularly update our credentials and training.
Our office specializes in all fire-related services, including:
We maintain active working relationships with members of outside agencies, such as the State Fire Marshall, who may need to engage with »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ.
Fire Safety Office
Health Sciences Campus
AE 2054, 2059
706-721-7501
706-721-7574
Campus Emergency:
706-721-2911
Does every »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ building have a fire alarm and automatic sprinklers?
                           
All of the »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ buildings that are required by code to have a fire alarm
                        or sprinklers have them. Many of the older, smaller, one-story buildings are not required
                        to have either because of the limited operations in the building. This is why it is
                        so important to be familiar with the Code RED Fire Plan.
Do Fire Departments charge area institutions every time they respond to a fire alarm?
No. But the fire department does not respond to every fire alarm in campus buildings.
                           »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ Police respond to fire alarms and only call for the Fire Department
                           when they are needed.
How often do the fire extinguishers get checked?
Fire extinguishers are checked in the institution's sensitive areas monthly and in
                        other campus buildings every quarter. They are inspected in detail annually. Extinguishers
                        have to be sent out to be tested and re-certified continuously.
What does it mean when the fire alarm panel is beeping, but the alarm isn't going
                           off?
A trouble condition has occurred in the system. This may mean a detector needs to
                           be cleaned or has been removed by an electrician to keep it from being damaged while
                           some other work is going on. If you hear one beeping call Public Safety to check the
                           system.
How do I report a work-related accident? What happens if I need medical treatment?
Employees involved in an accident are required to complete an Employee Report of Accident/Injury Form »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ 419/80-6800. All accidents must be reported regardless of whether
                           medical treatment is required. The completed form is taken to Employee Health for
                           evaluation during regular business hours. After hours the form is taken to Emergency
                           Services. If treatment is required, a Workman's Compensation claim for the treatment
                           cost is initiated by the Human Resources.
Are »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ employees required to participate in fire drills and other
                           emergency procedure testing?
Yes. All staff are required to participate in emergency drills. The only exception
                           would be staff that are involved with administering direct patient care at the time
                           of the drill. Patients and visitors are not required to participate in testing exercises
                           but should be informed as to the nature of the activity.
When do I call Campus Police for problems like spills, strange odors, water leaks,
                           and equipment malfunctions? 
Please call the Environmental Health & Safety Office during normal working hours.
                           After hours or holidays, please call Campus Police. A police dispatcher is on staff
                           24 hours a day, seven days a week. Someone will always answer the emergency line and
                           call for appropriate help to resolve these incidents.
Does »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ have a safety committee?  
Yes. The Campus Safety Committee is appointed with staff from various departments
                        in their respective areas. The committee is a multidisciplinary team with ex-officio
                        members that serve other committees.
When my area is inspected, who is responsible for correcting any of the problems found?
                           
The correction of violations is the responsibility of the area manager where the problem
                           is found. Most issues we cite are operational problems that require a change in the
                           staff practices that can only be brought about by their supervisors.
What happens if I report a safety hazard?
The issue will be investigated and recommendations for improvement will be made. Contact
                           us at the Fire Safety Office at 706-721-3024, or via e-mail, or the EHS feedback form.
                           Often, these issues require renovation (planning, design, approvals, funding, demolition,
                           construction, etc.) and result in a long-term project.
