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Pod “Mock Burn” Provides Powerful Visual for New Students

August 23, 2023

As Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students prepare for the start of classes next week, its Office of Residence Life, in conjunction with the Albany Fire Department, will conduct a pod “mock burn.”

There are over 2,000 residence hall fires each year, according to the National Fire Prevention Association. With increased awareness and some simple common-sense tips, students can stay safe and have a successful school year.

The demonstration will provide a powerful visual to educate its newest residential students about residence halls fire safety. 

WHO:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, in partnership with Albany Fire Department

  • Albany Fire Department
  • ACPHS President Toyin Tofade

WHAT:

Mock dorm pod burn designed to raise awareness about fire safety within ACPHS residence halls

WHEN:

Friday, August 25, 2023

10 am – 11 am

WHERE:

84 Holland Avenue, Albany

Rear parking lot

Parking Updates:

Please do not park adjacent to or in front of any Fire Hydrants or “coned off” areas during this time. The Fire Department will need to have access to these areas during the demonstration.

See campus map below.