Fire Safety Unit

Fire Safety is a team effort. The Quinsigamond Campus Police Department’s Fire Safety Unit works hand in hand with Worcester Fire and our own Facilities Department to ensure proper safety while on campus. Fire safety begins with preparedness and simple precautions, which  can prevent or manage the hazards of most fires. Please review these fire safety measures to reduce the chance of a fire and to protect your home and family.

In the event that you notice a potential fire hazard or safety risk, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail Deputy Chief Stephen DiGiovanni or Officer Catherine Dixon to address the issue. The Deputy Chief can be contacted by email at sdigiovanni [at] qcc.mass.edu or Officer Dixon at cdixon [at] qcc.mass.edu , both can be reached by telephone at 508.854.4221. As always, in case of emergency, please call 508.854.4444 or ext. 4444 from a campus phone.    

REMEMBER WHEN A FIRE ALARM SOUNDS GET OUT! YOU WILL ONLY KNOW IF IT’S FALSE IF YOU GET OUT! PLEASE EXIT AND GO 500 FEET FROM THE BUILDING FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES TO BE ABLE TO ACESS THE AREA!

Please enjoy your holidays but remember safety first!

• NO live Christmas trees or wreaths are allowed in any of the academic buildings. 
• No artificial trees are allowed to obstruct corridors, exit ways or other means of egress.
• If artificial trees are used they must be at least 15-20 feet away from any entrance/exit, an extinguisher in close proximity, and if building has fire suppression preferable under a sprinkler head.  All decoration must be flame retardant.
• Small table top trees are allowed as long as they are under 3 feet and have flame retardant ornaments. 
• Live wreathes may be hung on the outside of exterior doors.
• The only decorative (mini lights) lights allowed are the low voltage decorative lights that are UL rated for inside use only and a maximum of 3 strings of lights. Lights must be plugged into a surge protector to prevent a trip breaker or shortage in wall.  If not UL tested a fine of $100.00 is possible.
• No lights can be installed on the all-metal artificial trees.
• When installing the decorative lights, use caution not to tack or staple through the wire or run wires under rugs or through door jambs. Check light cords for cracked sockets or frayed wires prior to putting them up.
• No decorative lighting will be hung from the ceiling or in any of the hallways. Excessive decorations on interior doors/offices are prohibited.
• Candles are not permitted in any building.- $1000 and up fine. 
• Turn off all decorative lights when you leave the office.
• Do NOT leave lights on over night. - State fine of $500.00 to the individual person not the college. Individual responsibility.

The above rules and regulations come from 527 CMR 21.00 or 527 CMR 12.00 and the States Fire Marshals Office.