Fire Marshal Andrew Roberts talks with students about fire extinguishers

The UMB Office of the Fire Marshal is promoting fire safety tips, training, resources, and more during October for Fire Safety Month! Here's how to participate:

  • Visit our special Fire Safety Month webpage.
  • Follow the Fire Marshal on UMB Public Safety social media (@PoliceUMB on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram) for daily safety tips from Sparky the Fire Dog.
  • Check out digital displays across campus for weekly fire safety tips.
  • Read about our October Public Safety Spotlight Officers (notice the fire safety theme).
  • Join the UMB Office of the Fire Marshal all month at building visits and trainings across campus.

From Oct. 16 through Oct. 30, the UMB Fire Marshal will visit buildings, answering questions, giving away swag, and more. Find times and locations on our website. We hope to see you there! 

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