Fire Prevention Training
Featured Safety Topic:
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Understand the safe way to use, charge and store devices with lithium-ion batteries. If you live on campus, please be sure to follow the Residence Halls Guidance on these devices.
- For e-scooters, e-bikes and electronic micro mobility devices, the safest place to charge them is outside, away from doors and windows. DO NOT CHARGE THEM INSIDE.
- Charge on a hard, flat surface
- Avoid charging on beds, couches, or under pillows (don’t sleep with your phone!)
- Always use the original charging cable that came with the device.
- Don’t overcharge the device or battery after it is fully charge (take it off the charger when charged – don’t leave it plugged in!)
- Use devices that are labeled “UL” listed device (avoid off brand knock offs!).
- Only UL-certified scooters are allowed inside residence halls & apartments and need to have the Housing Eligible tag visible. Register your Ride with TAPS.
- Dispose of batteries the correct way. Never throw them in regular trash or recycling bins. Recycle with Campus Business Services
Online Training
These topics as well as others are available online in the UC Learning Center.
Fire Extinguishers
Introduction to use of a portable fire extinguisher. Topics include: Common Types of Fires, and PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep) technique.
Copyright: 2012 Time: 4.5 min Type: eCourse (online training video)
The Fire Prevention Team may also be able to offer an in-person training by special request for specific groups on Campus. Please contact Zach Rehfeld, Fire Inspector for more information.
Fire & Life Safety Training for Residence Halls
Copyright: 2026 Time: 15 min Type: eCourse (online training)
Overview of fire safety for Housing Residence Halls staff. Topics include: Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, (what to do) In case of Fire, and Fire Extinguishers. This course covers Cal/OSHA regulations (Reference: 8 CCR 6151).
