A complete list of the Committee members is available on the EHS Web site. Ed King Assistant Director - EHS Go to TOP of Page National Fire Safety Month October is National Fire Safety Month. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation and the President of the United States has signed a national observance proclamation during that week every year since 1925. Every year college and university students experience fire-related emergencies. General lack of knowledge about fire safety and prevention is the major cause for these fires.
Cooking is the leading cause of fire injuries on campus followed by careless smoking and arson.
The No Open Flames policy helps eliminate this severe fire hazard and protect MU faculty, staff, and students.