Our Mission

The Jasmine Jahanshahi Fire Safety Foundation equips students and educators with the tools and training to stay safe from fire-related emergencies worldwide.

Every year, over 300,000 college students from the United States embark on the exciting journey of studying abroad. Students prepare for new lifestyles and unfamiliar dangers, yet many overlook the risk of fire-related emergencies in countries with varying fire codes.

In April 2011, a residential fire in Paris took the lives of four exchange students and seriously injured dozens more. The apartment building was not equipped with smoke alarms or fire escapes, offering little warning to those inside.

To honor the memory of the students who perished and prevent future loss of life, the Jasmine Jahanshahi Fire Safety Foundation helps college students stay safe from fire-related emergencies during their time abroad and promotes a lifelong commitment to fire safety and prevention.