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The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!” The campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in their home.

But we're not stopping with just one week! UMB OFM is promoting fire safety tips, training, resources, and more all month long. Check this page frequently as new updates are added! Be sure to follow us along on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X pages!

Upcoming Events

During October, the UMB Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) will be visiting buildings across campus to answer questions, offer giveaways, and provide training. Please visit OFM at one of the events listed below! Advance registration is preferred for fire extinguisher classes but not required. Please register here.

Past Events

Tuesday, Oct. 1 - SMC Campus Center

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lobby Table

Wednesday, Oct. 2 - SMC Campus Center

• 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Fire Extinguisher Training in SMCCC 223

Tuesday, Oct. 8 - School of Medicine

• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Table at HSRF-I Lobby

Wednesday, Oct. 9 - Lexington Building 

• 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Fire Extinguisher Training in Lexington Building room 6151

Thursday, Oct. 10 - Lexington Building 

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lobby Table

Monday, Oct. 14 - School of Social Work

• 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Lobby Table

Wednesday, Oct. 16 - SMC Campus Center

• 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Fire Extinguisher Training in SMCCC 223

Thursday, Oct. 17 - School of Nursing

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lobby Table

Tuesday, Oct. 22 - School of Law

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lobby Table

Wednesday, Oct. 23 - Lexington Building 

• 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Fire Extinguisher Training in Lexington Building room 6151

Wednesday, Oct. 23 - Pharmacy Hall

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lobby Table

Tuesday, Oct. 29 - School of Dentistry

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lobby Table

Wednesday, Oct. 30 - SMC Campus Center

• 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Fire Extinguisher Training in SMCCC 223

Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires.

Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. Learn more from the National Fire Protection Association.