Preventing Arson at School
The following safety tips will ensure that schools can prevent arson from taking place.
- Teach students to respect fire.
- Establish a Crime Stoppers program within the school where students can anonymously report crimes.
- Ensure that the building is well lit and install motion senor lighting on exterior walls.
- Install skirting and secure venting on portable classroom facilities.
- Consider installing fencing to close off alcoves and narrow spaces between buildings to deter vandals.
- Test alarm systems, automatic extinguishing systems and continue to conduct regular fire drills.
- Place dumpsters and sporting equipment storage facilities well away from the main building.
For More Information
Fire Prevention
| Telephone | 780-496-3628 |
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| publicsafetyandeducation@edmonton.ca |
