Nadia Valentina Valdez Saravia

Professor Mary Shivley

CW111-BZ
October 21, 2022
International students and domestic fire

Introduction

- One of the characteristics of American colleges are international students.

- International Students usually live one year in the university. After this year, they start to

live outside the campus.

- The main reason that a house can be fire in The United States are totally different of other

countries.

- Do international students know what to do in case of a domestic fire?

Body

- International students do not have a fire alerts or training.

- They are more exposed to be a victim in a domestic fire.

- Principle causes of fire

o Material

 Differences between material houses in other countries and USA houses.

o Lack of care for electrical household appliances.

o Irresponsibility

- Consequences

o Mortal

o Economic
 o Fair

Conclusion

- International students are most exposed to domestic fire for lack information.

- Culture is an important factor.

- Campus should include a program or a training for prevent domestic fires.

Sources

1. http://www.campus-firewatch.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2012/02/fatal-firelog-

compilation-current.pdf

2. https://www.thezebra.com/resources/research/house-fire-statistics/

3. https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/home/house-fire-causes-and-prevention/

4. https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2020/15-ways-to-avoid-a-fire-in-

your-home.html

5. https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/residence/protect-your-home-against-these-

common-causes-of-house-fires#:~:text=What%20causes%20home%20fires%3F,lighting

%20equipment%20and%20intentional%20fires

6. https://constructionphysics.substack.com/p/construction-costs-around-the-world

7. https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/13/latest_news/1634141504_058858.html#:~:text=When

%20European%20colonizers%20first%20came,when%20using%20brick%20or%20cement

8. https://www.ahfc.us/application/files/2813/5716/1325/building_manual.pdf

9. https://admin.ks.gov/media/cms/b3f83572-d3c3-4281-9d85-8ae1dc185c7f.pdf

10. https://www.myccfs.org/

11. https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/college.html
Information extra

- https://www.quora.com/Why-are-houses-in-the-USA-made-from-wood-and-brick-

whereas-houses-in-other-developed-countries-are-made-from-concrete-or-tin-Which-is-

more-durable-and-less-costly-Can-plumbing-be-hidden-inside-the-walls-in-a

- http://validus.construction/7-reasons-why-americans-prefer-wooden-houses/