Fire Safety Information:

DePauw University strives to provide a safe environment regarding Fire Safety as well as educational programming. The campus is comprised of both University owned facilities, residential and non-residential, as well as privately owned Greek Chapter Houses. Fire Suppression systems vary by building and are detailed in a report provided by our Facilities Management Office. University Owned Properties and Greek Chapter Houses.

Implementation Guide for Student Housing (Fire Safety Standards)

Statistics regarding the number of fires on campus, their location, related injuries and total damage Estimates:

Fire Safety

On Campus (including Residential Facilities)
06....07....08

Residential Facility
(a subset of On Campus) 
06.....07....08

Non-Campus 
06....07....08

Public Property 
06....07....08

Fires on Campus

0….2….4

0….2….3

1….1….1

0….2….0
Causes of Fires on Campus

2007: 1. Microwave fire due to cooking 2. Stove fire due to cooking

2008: 1. Mulch ignited by discarded cigarette 2. A/C unit fire 3. Dryer lint fire 4. Trash can fire, cause unknown

2007: 1. Microwave fire due to cooking 2. Stove fire due to cooking

2008: 1. Mulch ignited by discarded cigarette 2. A/C unit fire 3. Dryer lint fire

2006: Power strip circuit overload

2007: Electrical malfunction/light switch

2008: Sofa fire due to cigarette

2007: 1. Dumpster Fire, cause unknown 2. Dumpster Fire, hot charcoal from a grill

Fire Related Injuries

0….0….0

0….0….0

0….0….0

0….0….0
Fire Related Deaths
0.....0.....0
0.....0....0
0....0....0
0.....0....0

Total Damage Estimates

0….$650….$2,500

0….$650….$2,500

$6,500...$1,000....$ 250

Dumptser Fires and Mulch fire…no damage

 

If a fire has occurred, report immediately to:

  • 911 (Putnam County 911)
  • Public Safety (765)658-4261
  • All incidents will be investigated by the Public Safety Office and/or the Greencastle Fire Department 765-653-3108

Any dangerous condition of facilities or behavior may also be reported to:

Student Life Offices:

Facilities Management: 765-658-4233