Building Name | Date | Time | Cause of Fire | Injuries That Required Treatment at a Medical Facility | Value of Damaged Property |
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No incidents |
Prospector Hall and Centennial Hall are each equipped with a building-wide fire alarm system which is activated by smoke detectors in each room. Alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers are located throughout each building in addition to a heat-activated fire sprinkler system.
Each unit in Apartment Housing is equipped with smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher in addition to a heat-activated sprinkler system.
Fire/evacuation drills in on-campus housing facilities are scheduled a minimum of once a semester by the Environmental Health and Safety and Residence Life Directors with the cooperation of the BSB Fire Department.
In the event of a fire, Montana Tech expects that all residents will evacuate by the nearest exit, closing doors and activating the fire alarm system as they leave. Residents should then proceed to the gathering area at Leonard field or the basement of the Student Union Building at night and during inclement weather to check in with Residence Life staff so they are accounted for. Students must not remain in the building as they might be placing themselves and others in a potentially dangerous situation. Residence Life staff will notify students when it is safe to re-enter the building after receiving permission from the Fire Department.
Fire safety information and procedures are reviewed with all residents during residence-hall orientation meetings at the beginning of each semester. All resident rooms and hallways contain placards showing fire exit routes. The Residence Hall Handbook provided to each resident contains a description of the available fire-safety equipment and fire evacuation procedures along with a list of prohibited items.
There are no current plans for upgrades in fire-safety facilities.