Since 2000, there have been more than 85 fatal fires at American colleges and universities. Other nonfatal, but nonetheless dangerous, fire-related injuries are suffered by students and staff at institutions of higher education each year.

We believe that with enough knowledge, planning, and precaution, fire-related death and injury can be prevented. So, under funding from a Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, we created The Alarming Truth – a short film on the importance of fire prevention and safety for college students, especially those living off campus.