September 2002
News

Fire Safety for Students

A student-driven initiative regarding fire safety has led to a joint project between the University, the Students' Union and West Yorkshire Fire Service to get the message through to students that smoke detectors are vital.

West Yorkshire Fire Service have sponsored this project, and have provided the Union and Student Financial and Information Services with hundreds of free smoke alarms to be given to students.

Left: Students' Union Communications Officer Susannah Davies with a member of West Yorkshire Fire Service.

The Students' Union Shop has provided batteries. Many alarms have been given out already.

Dave Wolfson, one of the students who initiated the project, said: "When I first approached the Union, I didn't know what the reaction would be or how to tackle the problem of apathy towards fire safety. I'm really pleased that the Union and University have worked together, and I think we can say we're addressing the problem."

Initially, the scheme targeted placement students. More alarms will be given out to returning students in the first couple of weeks of term.

Students' Union Women's Officer Kate Greenfield said: "This joint project has brought together people responsible for student support to work in one direction. We hope this initiative reaches many students, and at least makes them think twice about fire safety. We're hoping to get members of the Fire Service at a Union event at the beginning of term to reiterate the message that smoke alarms are vital - and have some fun, of course!"

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