Campus Fire Protection
University of Notre Dame
“A Self-Contained City”
Situated on the north side of the South Bend, Indiana, metropolitan area, Notre Dame occupies 1265 acres, 185 buildings with 11 million square feet of space, its own power plant, and an on-campus career fire department. Watch and read more about the community of Servant Leaders that comprise Notre Dame’s Operations, Events, and Safety Team.
A Legacy of Vigilance: NDFD’s Servant Leadership and Campus Fire Protection video
A Legacy of Vigilance: The History of Notre Dame’s Fire Protection video
Over 97% of campus structures are protected by sprinklers and controlled by 1650 fire protection valves. Learn how Notre Dame has achieved its record for fire safety.
A snapshot in time when the NDFD celebrated its 130-year history.