Fire & Life Safety
Central Connecticut State University employs full-time staff to coordinate fire & life safety activities on our campus. The CCSU Fire Lieutenant oversees the campus fire alarm system, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and extinguishment systems, the public access AED Program (Automatic External Defibrillators), and coordinates fire prevention activities, public first-aid and CPR Programs. Life Safety is the number one priority for all faculty, staff, and students.
While CCSU is a large commuter University we currently also have nearly 2,500 of our students in Residence. All residence hall staff go through semi-annual training and drills to ensure a smooth and timely evacuation of residence halls in the event of an emergency, assist with fire prevention and education for all residents CCSU Fire & Life Safety works with the CCSU Police Department and Mutual Aid Departments that assist with fire suppression and after hour emergencies.
In the event of an emergency please dial 911. For routine issues needing urgent attention please contact the CCSU Police Department at 860.832.2375.
For more information on Fire & Life Safety Activities on our Campus Please contact the CCSU Fire Lt. at fire@ccsu.edu or 860.832.2386.