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Fireplace Safety


June 2017

Fireplace equipment must include:

  1. Fire Place
    Fireplace screen
  2. Fireplace tools (heat resistant gloves, poker, shovel and tongs)
  3. Metal bucket or container with proper fitting cover for ash and ember removal
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Weather Closures

Weather closures and delays are announced on My Amherst.

You may also call the SNOW line to find out whether the College is closed:

  • (413) 542-SNOW (7669)
  • Toll-free: (888) 289-1049

See information about Closure Procedures & Notifications.

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Food and Kitchen Safety


June 2017

Just the facts:

According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)…

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Amherst Fire Department


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The Amherst Fire Department is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are (2) fire stations located within the Town of Amherst:

  1. Central Fire Station - 68 North Pleasant St. (413) 259-3086

  2. North Fire Station - 603 East Pleasant St. (413) 259-3085

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Amherst College Police

Emergency   Emergency: (413) 542-2111  |   Business: (413) 542-2291

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Hot Work Permit Program

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Fire Reporting Procedures


October 2017

The following CAPE procedure shall be followed when someone discovers a fire in a building, regardless of how large the fire is:

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Fireplace Safety


June 2017

Fireplace equipment must include:

  1. Fire Place
    Fireplace screen
  2. Fireplace tools (heat resistant gloves, poker, shovel and tongs)
  3. Metal bucket or container with proper fitting cover for ash and ember removal
Tags: 
campus police
safety
fire
fireplace safety
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