Ohio State’s Student Affairs will kickoff National Fire Prevention Week tomorrow, with free food, fire education and giveaways.

Firefighters from Engine-7, Medic-7 and Ladder-13 of the Columbus Division of Fire will attend the event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Summit United Methodist Church located on 82 E. 16th Ave.

“About eight to 10 firefighters will be passing out information about fire safety,” said Kelly McGuire, a spokeswoman for the Columbus Division of Fire.

The OSU Medical Center’s Burn Unit, University Security and Fire Prevention Services and Siemens Fire Safety have teamed up with Student Affairs to provide free hot dogs, chips and drinks, in addition to batteries, literature and Smoke-n-ator Fans.

“Smoke-n-ator Fans are hand-held fans that are used to blow the smoke away from (an activated) detector,” said Robert Barnett, assistant director for risk assessment in Student Affairs. He said students should utilize the fans when a smoke alarm is accidentally activated, rather than removing the batteries from the detector.

“We’re targeting off-campus students,” Barnett said. “We want the message to get out to everybody, but the folks in off-campus housing are more at risk.”

Most students believe smoke from a fire would wake them up during the night, when actually the carbon monoxide may entice the student to sleep more, he said.

“Our goal is to make students realize how important smoke detectors are,” he said. “Smoke won’t wake the students up, but a detector would.”

Woody’s Place in the Ohio Union will host two local talents, the Dwayne Joseph band and Scornd, as well as the OSU Alumni Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

“There’s no admission fee, but donations will be accepted,” said Katie Baioni, customer and sales associate for event services at the Ohio Union.

“There may also be some giveaways,” she said.

Donations will be added to Engine-7’s fund for the purchase of a thermal imaging camera.

“Engine-7 is the first to respond to the campus area,” Barnett said. “The camera will enable them to see through smoke and assist them in rescues.”

The Greek community has largely contributed to the fund, raising money through pancake breakfasts.

“They’ve raised $4,000,” McGuire said. The Columbus Division of Fire purchased a camera for $13,600 in 2000, so it may cost close to $15,000 today, she said.