THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
 

Office of Facilities Planning, Room 1060 EBA  Education Building, Albany, NY  12234

Tel. (518) 474-3906  Fax (518) 486-5918 

WEBSITE: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/facplan

History of School Fires Presentation

In the United States, an average of 5,500 structure fires occur annually in educational institutions where students attend during the day only.  These fires are responsible for approximately 125 injuries, fewer than 5 fatalities, and $50.1 million dollars in property loss.

In New York State during the period 2000 to 2004, six public school buildings sustained fire damage in excess of $27 million dollars.  A PowerPoint presentation and narrative has been developed that examines each of these fires in detail. The presentation is provided as a teaching aid to assist administrators, teachers, fire, and safety educators in learning about school fires and how they may prevented or at least minimized through proper safety practices and strict adherence to fire and building codes and regulations.  For additional information or to order a free CD , please contact:

Mr. David Clapp

Fire Safety Coordinator

Office of Facilities Planning

1060 Education Building Annex

Albany, New York 12234

Phone:  518 474-3906

Email:  dclapp@ mail.nysed.gov