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Fire and EMS

Community Outreach

Tours and Education

Clemson University Fire & Emergency Medical Services is unique in that it serves the University as well as the Clemson community.

Tours

During a tour, students will learn about fire safety, the importance of a having a working smoke alarm and escape plan, and will see one of our firefighters don their turn-out gear. They will also tour the day room, bunk room, bay, and fire trucks. Would your school or organization like a visit from the CUFD Fire Chief or a tour of the station? Please contact the Fire Department at 864-656-2242.

Program Request Form
Three pre-k students look on as a firefighter puts on his gear.

Public Training

We offer the following training programs:

  • Apartment/Multi-Family Housing Safety
  • Home Safety Assessment Visit
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Fire and Life Safety Smoke House Trailer
  • Hands-Only CPR
  • Stop the Bleed Training
Program Request Form
AED Program

Fire Extinguishers

Clemson University contracts with a third-party vendor to service and maintain fire extinguishers in campus buildings. All official extinguishers are inspected and serviced according to a schedule in order to meet International fire and building codes. In the event that a fire extinguisher needs attention in addition to the routine service schedule, please report this issue to University Facilities 864-656-2186. To report a damaged or missing fire extinguisher also contact University Facilities at 864-656-2186. 

If the Fire Extinguisher is located in a residence hall, contact University Housing at 864-656-2295.

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Follow these general steps for using fire extinguishers:
  • Approach fire with wind at back
  • Pick up and carry extinguisher by handle
  • Pull the pin from the extinuguisher handle
  • Aim at the bottom of the fire
  • Squeeze the handle
  • Use a sweeping motion back and forth at the base of the fire.