fire safety merit badge. requirement 1a: –demonstrate the technique of stop, drop, roll, and cool

Fire Safety Merit Badge


• Requirement 1a:– Demonstrate the

technique of stop, drop, roll, and cool


• Requirement 1a:– Explain how burn

injuries can be prevented


• Requirement 1b:– List the most

frequent causes of burn injuries


• Requirement 2– Explain the chemistry and physics of fire

• Fire: – “The rapid oxidation of a combustible

material, accompanied by the release of energy in the form of heat and light”.

Firefighter I 3–6

Fire Tetrahedron


• Requirement 2– Explain why

vapors are important to the burning process


• Requirement 2– Name the products of combustion

– Smoke• Chemicals• Particulates

– Heat– Light


• Requirement 2:– Give an example of how fire grows and

what happens

• Why is a fire in a corner more dangerous than a fire in the center of the room?


• Requirement 3:– Name the most

frequent causes of fire in the home and give examples of ways it can be prevented

How do home fires start?

• Cooking – (#1 cause)

• Smoking – (#1 cause associated

with deaths)

• Improper heating practices

• Electrical problems• Children misusing

fire

Cooking Fires

• Common factors– Stovetop Cooking– Cooking Oil– Unattended– Too much heat

Smoking-Related Fires

• Discard smoking materials properly

• Keep Matches and Lighters where children cannot get to them

Electricity

• Don’t overload outlets or extension cords

• Repair or replace faulty appliances

• Check for appliance recalls at www.cpsc.gov

http://www.cpsc.gov/

Heat Wisely

• Don’t use makeshift heating devices

• Keep combustible items away from space heaters or other heating appliances

• Don’t overload electrical circuits


• Requirement 4a:– Explain the role of human behavior in the

arson problem in this– “Intentional” fires

• Approximately 210,300 fires are intentionally set each year. These fires represent 13 % of all fires reported to fire departments.

• Intentionally set fires result in approximately 375 deaths, 1,300 injuries, and $1 billion in direct property loss annually.

• Matches (30 %) and lighters (15 %) are the leading heat sources of intentionally set fires.


• Requirement 4a:– Explain the role of human behavior in the

arson problem in this

• Motives:– Revenge/spite– Financial– Gang/Delinquent– Crime concealment– Excitement– Extremists


• Requirement 4b– List the actions that cause seasonal fires

and explain how these fires can be prevented

• Outdoor fires– Burning during unsafe weather conditions

• Fall and spring when vegetation is dry

– Fireworks• Summer peak


• Requirement 4b– List the actions that cause seasonal fires

and explain how these fires can be prevented

– Cold Weather Issues:• Fireplaces & Chimneys• Unsafe Heating


• Requirement 5:– List the common circumstances that cause

holiday-related fires and explain how these fires can be prevented

• Cooking issues• Use of unsafe decorations• Christmas Trees


• Requirement 6a: – Conduct a home safety survey with the

help of an adult– Draw a home fire escape plan– Create a home fire-drill schedule, and

conduct a home fire drill

• ON YOUR OWN– Any questions?


• Requirement 6b:– Test a smoke

alarm and demonstrate regular maintenance of a smoke alarm


• Requirement 6c:– Explain what to do when you smell gas

• What are you smelling?• Indoor versus outdoor smell• Can you safely turn off the gas?• How to check for a small leak


• Requirement 6c: – Explain what to do when you smell smoke

• How bad is the situation?– No smoke visible– Smell and SEE smoke


• Requirement 6d:– Explain how you would report a fire alarm

• Buildings with alarm systems• Your house


• Explain who should use fire extinguishers

• and when these devices can be used


• Explain how to extinguish a grease pan fire


• Requirement 6e:– Explain what fire safety equipment can be

found in public buildings • Requirement 6h:

– Explain what precautions to take when in a public building

• Walking demonstration


• Requirement 11:– Visit a fire station.– Identify the types of fire trucks

• You’re Here?– Finish with the tour


• Requirement 8: – Explain the

difference between combustible and noncombustible liquids

– and between combustible and noncombustible fabrics.


• Requirement 10a:– Explain the cost of outdoor and wildland

fires – and how to prevent them

• An estimated 655,200 outdoor fires occur annually in the United States and result in approximately 50 deaths, 875 injuries, and $154 million in losses.

• The leading cause of outdoor fires is unintentionally set fires.• The leading factor contributing to outdoor fire ignitions is misuse of

materials.


• Requirement 11:– Find out about the fire prevention activities

in your community

• Educational Presentations• Annual business inspections• Public Awareness campaigns


• Requirement 12:– Choose a fire

safety related career that interests you

– and describe the level of education required

– and responsibilities of a person in that position

– Tell why this position interests you

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO ASK AND LEARN!

HANDS-ON

• Requirement 7a:– Demonstrate lighting a match safely

HANDS-ON

• Requirement 7b:– Demonstrate the safe

way to start a charcoal fire

HANDS-ON

• Requirement 7c:– Demonstrate the safe

way to melt wax

HANDS-ON

• Requirement 9a:– Demonstrate the safe

way to fuel a lawn mower.

HANDS-ON

• Requirement 9b:– Demonstrate the

safety factors, such as proper ventilation, for auxiliary heating devices and the proper way to fuel those devices

HANDS-ON

• Requirement 10b:– Demonstrate setting

up and putting out a cooking fire

HANDS-ON

• Requirement 10c:– Demonstrate using a

camp stove and lantern.


• Requirement 10d:– Explain how to set

up a campsite safe from fire.

fire safety merit badge. requirement 1a: –demonstrate the technique of stop, drop, roll, and cool

Documents

safety merit badge slide

safety merit badge requirement

heat slide

tetrahedron slide

cool slide

seasonal fires

outdoor fires

intentional fires