The other new initiative comes in light of recent off-campus fires at neighboring campuses, most notably Boston University.
"We realize the importance of getting fire safety information out to off-campus students as well," Price explained. "We're working on sending more information to off-campus juniors, making sure they're paying attention to their building policy and their own safety," he said.
Promoting fire safety, both on and off campus, has been one of the biggest priorities for Price since he started working at BC six years ago.
"In coming here [Fire Safety Week] was one of the things I tried to help start," Price said. "I wanted it to be educational and fun, BC places a lot of importance on fire safety."
In fact, in 2006, BC received a perfect score (99/99) in fire safety from the Princeton Review. The ratings were based on how well a school prepared for and prevented campus fires, and the average score of all colleges rated was 85.
Although no major fires have struck the BC campus in the past few years, many BC faculty members still remember the horror of the Medeiros blaze back in 2000. While no lives were taken, the event struck a chord with many in the community, calling for improved fire safety measures.
Fire Safety Week, five years strong, continues to be one of the most direct means of connecting to students and making them aware of fire safety issues on campus.
Price ultimately said the week-long event will be "very enlightening."
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