Fire Safety

If you saw the 48 Hours show titled, "Campus Insecurity," there were some compelling questions raised about how safe a college campus really is. Here are some answers to suggested questions from "Ask The Safety Basics: Questions To Take With You On College Tours" from cbsnews.com.

Fire Safety

Are students provided with a program for fire safety and prevention? Does the school maintain and regularly test smoke alarms and fire alarm systems, and replace smoke alarm batteries every semester? Are residence buildings equipped with sprinkler systems? Do residence buildings conduct fire drills and practice escape routes and evacuation plans?

Yes. Each September, fire drill and educational sessions are held in the residence halls in conjunction with the Wilmington Fire Department to train students on what to do when a fire alarm is sounded. Smoke alarm systems are checked prior to students’ arrival in August and during the winter break. The fire alarm systems are tested at least once each academic year. None of our residence halls are equipped with sprinkler systems.

What is the frequency of false alarms in the residence facilities?
It varies from residence hall to residence hall and from year to year. Wilmington College students very rarely pull alarms for no reason.