We wanted to inform you about an incident that occurred last night at 33 Beekman, involving a second small dryer fire. We want to assure you that the situation was quickly contained before the sprinkler system was activated and though there was a brief evacuation of the building, students were able to return promptly.
We are currently working to investigate the cause of these incidents and to implement any necessary preventive measures. We appreciate the swift response from the FDNY and our dedicated Safety and Security, Residential Life, and Housing staff in handling the situation effectively.
Furthermore, we want to reassure the community that the washers and dryers, provided by our vendor, undergo regular servicing and the connected vents are inspected and cleaned at the beginning of each semester. All of Pace University’s buildings are equipped with appropriate code compliant fire prevention systems and equipment, and maintained regularly by a certified licensed vendor approved by NYC and NY State.
To enhance safety awareness, our Residential Life, Facilities, and Safety and Security teams will collaborate on developing additional programming and training, signage, and reinforcing safety protocols and procedures on our campuses. We encourage you to familiarize yourselves with the location of your emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and fire alarm pull stations; safety information is also available on the PaceSafe app, which includes evacuation procedures and other essential safety protocols.
Your safety is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring a secure living and learning environment for everyone in our community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
