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
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
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.

- 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.