10/05/2025
By Peter Lennon

Fire Prevention Week 2025: Campus Safety First!

Oct. 6–12, 2025

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Fire Safety Starts With You!” a reminder that every member of our campus community plays a role in keeping each other safe.

As part of our commitment to life safety, campus-wide fire drills will resume this week. These drills were temporarily paused but will resume the week of Oct. 6.

Fire drills are a critical part of our emergency preparedness strategy. They help ensure that students, faculty, and staff know how to respond quickly and calmly in the event of a fire. Your participation helps protect not only yourself but also your neighbors and first responders.

What You Can Do This Week:

  • Know the location of fire alarms and extinguishers.
  • Report any blocked exits or safety concerns.
  • Participate fully in drills — they save lives.

Let’s work together to make our campus safer, stronger, and more prepared.

For questions or concerns, contact the Office of Life Safety & Emergency Management
Email: EmergencyPreparedness@uml.edu
Phone: 978-934-2618