The Department of Environmental Health and Safety's Fire Protection Section provides the Cornell Community with a variety of emergency and non-emergency services. Section staff are on duty 24 hours a day to respond to campus emergencies and activated smoke detectors. The section also provides a variety of safety related services in the areas of fire prevention and training, fire protection system testing and inspection and disaster planning and preparedness.
Ted Murray
phone: 254-1633 Email: tm16@Cornell.edu
Please contact Ted Murray if you have any questions or concerns.
Fire Safety Education
We provide instruction related to fire safety and emergencies including:
- Web Based Training: Residence Hall Fire Safety
- Fire Protection Database
- Fire Extinguisher Education
- Fire Prevention Education
- Emergency Incident Education
- Emergency Evacuation Drills
Fire Protection Services
Fire Alarm Systems
- Respond to fire and trouble alarm activations
- Shutdown fire alarm equipment for maintenance related work
- Test and inspect fire alarm equipment for proper operation
Fire Suppression Systems
- Respond to system activations
- Shutdown fire sprinkler equipment for maintenance related work
- Test and inspect fire sprinkler systems for proper operation
Fire Extinguishers
- Inspect fire extinguishers
- Install new fire extinguishers and relocate existing extinguishers as needed
- Facilitate recharge and repair of discharged and damaged extinguishers
For more information about the contents of this page
contact : Ted Murray
Last Updated :
03.14.02