Division of Emergency and Safety Services

Emergency Management supports the University's core mission of teaching, research, and service by providing the comprehensive management of all-hazards, threats, and risks, for the University community. It is our responsibility to reasonably protect life, property, and the environment from the effects of emergencies and disaster incidents on the campus, including preparation for special events. We are also responsible for coordinating emergency management activities that eliminate or reduce hazardous events, and for the prevention, mitigation of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from such events.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) supports the University's core mission of teaching, research, and service by providing comprehensive environmental, health and safety services to the University community. It is our mission to ensure the health and safety of the community, resources and the natural environment at UCCS. To that end, we are dedicated to creating a partnership with the campus community and providing services to assist faculty, staff and students in integrating safety and compliance into their workplace culture and behavior.

Our department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of the UCCS community through the delivery of comprehensive fire suppression, life safety, and fire prevention programs. Our approach includes intense training, hazard mitigation, thorough planning and preparation, quality inspections, and enforcement of all applicable codes and standards. Working in close partnership with the Colorado Springs Fire Department and UCCS Police Department, we collaborate to improve emergency response and engage the UCCS community through educational outreach programs that promote fire and life safety awareness. By fostering a culture of safety and awareness, the Office of the Campus Fire Marshal provides a healthy learning and working environments for

Special Events and Permitting
To ensure the safety of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs students, personnel and visitors the Department of Public Safety requires that certain types of activities be reviewed and approved.

These include but are not limited to simulated weapons. large events, haze, hot work, open flame, etc.