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The main EMU campus is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia (population approx. 5052,000 per US Census Bureau - 2020 Census). The campus is made up of approximately 90 acres with 54 buildings; 17 of which are student residence halls, apartment buildings or houses. The main campus is protected by the City of Harrisonburg Fire Department, a Class II career department, staffed 24/7, operating out of four fire stations. The Lancaster campus is protected by the Lafayette Fire Company. The Washington Community Scholars Center is protected by the District of Columbia Department of Fire and EMS, staffed 24/7 operating out of 34 stations.
Training is conducted for all main campus - building wardens, and required annually for residence life staff. Fire drills are conducted regularly for all campus buildings as per the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (VSFPC), and other applicable codes for other campus jurisdictions.
For reporting purposes, any fire related incident requiring a local fire unit response, is to be reported to the EMU Facilities Management for recording in the daily Fire Log.
Annual Right-to-Know Report
The Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Report includes information such as the number of fire- related incidents and causes, number of fire-related injuries and/or deaths, value of property loss, number of fire drills held the previous calendar year, and procedures for student housing evacuation. In addition, it The report also includes a description of the fire safety systems in each on-campus student housing facility, along with policies for fire safety training and education for students, faculty and staff. It also covers policies on smoking, open flames and portable electrical appliances. It concludes with any plans for improvements in fire safety, as needed.
Fire Alarms
If a fire alarm goes off, leave the building immediately via the stairways. Cooperate with all staff members and other authorities. Do not reenter the building until you are given permission to do so. If you discover a fire, immediately sound an alarm and call the fire department at 911 stating your location. Then call 540-432-4911 to alert the main campus security.
Fire Safety Standards and Measures
No motorcycles, mopeds, and/or gasoline powered vehicles may be stored inside any buildings because of potential fire hazards. In the interest of health and safety, all fireworks are prohibited. Possession of firearms in the residence halls is prohibited. Open flames including candles are prohibited. Electrical heating devices such as hot plates or other appliances with exposed heating coils are prohibited because of the danger of fire. Acceptable heating devices are coffee pots, self-contained popcorn poppers, hair dryers and curling irons.
Fire safety is always a concern. Students should not tamper with alarms or make changes to or modify any existing electrical equipment such as lighting, wiring or switches. As well they should understand and abide by all storage policies and guidelines for campus living.
Tampering with Fire Extinguishers, Alarms, Suppression Systems or Emergency Notification Devices
Tampering with any of these will incur a fine of $500 and may result in additional outcomes (i.e. restitution for harmed parties).
Reportable Incidents
The definition used to determine a reportable incident is defined as any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to contain the burning, or in an uncontrolled manner.
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