Total Time - 30 minutes


Element

Time

Props

Topics

 

Introduction

 

1 min.

 

 

ü       Introduction of Instructor

ü      Introduction of firefighters or helpers

 

 

 

Fire & Burn Prevention Interaction

 

 

 

10 min.

 

 

·        Locked tool box with matches, etc.

 

·        Bic Safe Play Game, or similar pictures (on web site)

 

ü       Discuss difference between tools & toys.

ü       Use locked "tool box" for unsafe tools.

ü       Safe for Play vs. Keep Away!

ü       Dangers of playing with matches/lighters and other hot things.

ü       Play "Safe for Play! /Keep Away! Activity game.

ü      Let every child have a chance & award with helmet.

ü      Quiz the kids & encourage comments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don Protective Gear

 

 

 

 

 

10 min.

 

 

 

·        FF Gear

 

·        SCBA

 

·        Childs Gear (optional)

 

First play "Dress the Firefighter" Activity Board.

 

Next, Firefighter slowly dons gear with SCBA.  Explain each item.

(at same time you can have a volunteer don the child size gear.)

 

ü       Boots

ü       Bunker Pants

ü       Hood

ü       Coat

ü       SCBA w/ facepiece

ü       Helmet

ü       Gloves

 

Crawl near kids. (Have volunteer crawl first)

 

Points to emphasize:

 

ü      Not to fear.

ü      SCBA for smoke, but without, need to stay low.

 

 

 

 

Fire Preparedness Interaction

 

 

 

 

9 Min.

 

·        Detector

 

·        Battery

 

·        Sheet

 

·        Phone

 

·        Picture of house fire only with smoke showing.

 

ü       Smoke detectors (test, batts. Etc.)

ü       Fall & Crawl!

ü       Don't Hide, go outside!

ü       Get out & Stay Out!

ü       Fire evacuation plan & practice.

ü      Dial 911 for all emergencies.

ü      Stay low & Go! (crawl under smoke!-use sheet)

 

 

Notes:

 

Apparatus:  Prior to or after lesson, students will tour fire apparatus.

Handouts:  Helmet & orange covered activity book "I can be Fire Safe."