January 18th, 2012
As teachers, it is important to teach your students the fundamentals of fire safety. Below are lessons you can use to help make the fire safety activities more enjoyable.
Fire Extinguisher Kit
Have the children bring any size metal can with a plastic lid to school and a box of baking soda or salt. Cover the cans with red construction paper, write FIRE! all over the red paper with a white crayon, and fill them with salt or baking soda.
Slip a note inside the can telling mom that because we have learned NOT to ever throw water on a grease fire (because that would make it bigger), we have made a safe fire extinguisher for the kitchen. Also add instructions that this can is for sitting close to the stove where kitchen fires are apt to begin.
Firefighter Tips
Dress each student in a fire hat and coat (borrowed or from the dress-up clothes) and take pictures of the children wearing them. Then each child tells a fire safety tip. Mount the tip on a paper with their picture and the title “Firefighter Josh says…”
Art Projects
Fire Spatters - Draw a simple house frame with windows onto paper and then duplicate for each child. Let child color, if he/she desires. Then give each student a tiny dot of red in each window. Encourage him/her to blow thru a straw to blow the paint, to create a fire spray effect. Repeat with a tiny dot of yellow in each window.
Fire Painting- Give student a black piece of paper. Squirt thick lines of yellow, red, and orange paint randomly onto the paper. Give the child a piece of saran wrap and lay over the paint. Encourage the child to pull the saran wrap off, using vertical pulling action. Remove saran wrap and let dry. If desired glue on a small fire engine.
Big Red- Run a black line master of a fire engine onto thick tag-board. Then give each child a chance to paint the fire engine red, using finger paint, easel paint, marble painting, etc; (To marble paint, dip marbles in red paint. Place picture in a shallow tray and let the children shake the tray back and forth, creating marble marks; continue until child is satisfied.)
For more information on school fire safety, view:
Schools are for Learning, Not Burning
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January 18th, 2012
With so many fire extinguishers to choose from, selecting the proper one for your home can be a daunting task. Everyone should have at least one fire extinguisher at home, but it’s just as important to ensure you have the proper type of fire extinguisher. Fire protection experts recommend one for the kitchen, the garage and workshop.
Fire extinguishers are divided into four categories, based on different types of fires. Each fire extinguisher also has a numerical rating that serves as a guide for the amount of fire the extinguisher can handle. The higher the number, the more fire-fighting power. The following is a quick guide to help choose the right type of extinguisher.
- Class A extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, cardboard, and most plastics. The numerical rating on these types of extinguishers indicates the amount of water it holds and the amount of fire it can extinguish. Geometric symbol (green triangle)
- Class B fires involve flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, grease and oil. The numerical rating for class B extinguishers indicates the approximate number of square feet of fire it can extinguish. Geometric symbol (red square)
- Class C fires involve electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. Never use water to extinguish class C fires – the risk of electrical shock is far too great! Class C extinguishers do not have a numerical rating. The C classification means the extinguishing agent is non-conductive. Geometric symbol (blue circle)
- Class D fire extinguishers are commonly found in a chemical laboratory. They are for fires that involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium. These types of extinguishers also have no numerical rating, nor are they given a multi-purpose rating – they are designed for class D fires only. Geometric symbol (Yellow Decagon)
- Class K fire extinguishers are for fires that involve cooking oils, trans-fats, or fats in cooking appliances and are typically found in restaurant and cafeteria kitchens. Geometric symbol (black hexagon)
Some fires may involve a combination of these classifications. Your fire extinguishers should have ABC ratings on them.
For more information about the use of fire extinguishers, view:
Fire Safety Tips for Your Workplace
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September 29th, 2011
Maryland and Nevada recently updated their school bus fire safety standards, so why is the rest of the nation still relying on regulations from the 1960’s to protect their children? Well, CFFSI is hoping to change that, state by state, in the fall session.
With more than 1.5 Million children riding school buses in the US each day, it is shocking that national fire safety standards have not kept pace with the evolution of modern technology. Maryland and Nevada recognized the need to protect big yellows from the dangers of fast spreading flames and codified standards to set a maximum burn rate for the seats and engine components.
For more information view:
Citizens for Fire Safety
Nevada and Maryland Drive School Bus Fire Safety for our Kids with New Law
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September 27th, 2011
As summer turns to fall, it’s a good idea to refresh your memory on fall fire safety tips. Some safety tips are the same regardless of the time of year, but many safety concerns are seasonal, particularly those that involve keeping your home warm.
Clearing water from sprinkler systems, getting the furnace fixed, and repairing damaged windows help to keep a home running through the winter months. Many people don’t realize that homes are at a greater risk of fire in the cooler months. The following fall fire safety tips can help home owners prepare their home and protect their families.
- Change the battery in smoke detectors when they changing your clocks during Daylight Savings. Changing the batteries every six months prevents detectors from going dead.
- If you have a chimney, clean it! Creosote is a deposit from smoke that can build up in a chimney and can start a fire.
- Space heaters can also be a fire hazard, it is recommended to create a safe area around the heater. Any furniture should be at least three feet away.
- Trees should be a minimum of 30 feet away from the house and branches and leaves should be cleaned up to limit fuel for a fire.
For more info on fire safety, check out:
Home Fire Sources at Its Worst
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July 1st, 2011
During this holiday weekend, thousands of fireworks will be sold and many will celebrate our country by watching the biggest annual firework display in the US. We would like to remind parents to talk to their children about firework safety – fireworks, just like matches and lighters, are for adults to use only. Even sparklers need to be kept away from children. The NFPA reports that sparklers burn as hot as 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, almost 6x the temperature of boiling water.
This fourth of July, keep your family safe.
For more firework safety tips, check out:
Celebrate this Happy New Year, Without a Deadly Accident
Fireworks, BBQ Grills and 10 Other Common Causes of Burns to Avoid
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June 12th, 2011
How much do you know about fire safety? Grab your family and find out together. This fun quiz will help you understand where the fire dangers are in your home, and what you can do to help your family turn your house into a fire smart home.
First, cover the bottom answers,and then write down your answer and compare.
- Kids can cook alone without asking permission? T or F
- Fire is loud, hot and smoky? T or F
- When escaping a fire, crawl on the floor under the smoke? T or F
- Never go back inside a burning building. T or F
- If your clothing catches fire, stop, drop and roll. T or F
- Smoke alarms tell you about fires you may not see. T or F
- Take your time when escaping a fire. T or F
- Always call the Fire Department from home. T or F
Answer Sheet
- False – Always get your parent’s permission before doing anything in the kitchen.
- True – The temperature of fire is over 1,200 degrees and produces a lot of smoke.
- True – Crawl as low as possible to the floor to escape the smoke.
- True – Get out and stay out. Never go back into a burning building.
- True – Remember to stop, drop and roll to prevent skin burns.
- True – Smoke alarms can detect fires long before you can.
- False – Get out of your house as fast as you can.
- False – Call the fire department after you are safely out of the house from a neighbor’s home or cell phone.
For more fire safety tips, view:
Sleepover Fire Safety Checklist for Families
When You Are Away, Are Your Children Fire Safe?
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May 9th, 2011
Fire safety is something that everyone who owns or operates a boat should practice. Each year, boating fires and explosions injure hundreds of individuals and cause millions of dollars in property damage. Fuel and fuel vapors are two of the leading ingredients in all boating accidents involving fires and explosions. Keep fuel and vapors in their proper places and make all of your boating trips fire-safe.
The following inspections need to be done seasonally.
- Inspect fuel tanks. Pay particular attention to bottom surfaces that may have been in contact with bilge water.
- Be sure the fuel fill pipe is securely mounted, grounded, and located where spilled fuel would be directed overboard.
- If a hose or fuel tank is leaking, replace it before using your boat.
- Use only marine-rated parts for repairs.
- Make sure any powered ventilation (a bilge blower) is operating properly.
- Be sure heating and cooking appliances on board are secured and operate properly.
- Make sure fire extinguishers are Coast Guard approved and in working order.
- Take a boating safety course and learn the correct use of a fire extinguisher aboard a boat.
- Repair all bare wires and loose electrical connections.
- Do not store disposable propane cylinders or charcoal lighting fluid on board.
- Conduct a bow to stern inspection checking for fuel leaks.
Be sure to check out Outdoor Grilling Safety Tips for more fire safety.
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May 8th, 2011
When you are away from home and someone else cares for your children, make sure that your children and the sitter will be just as safe as when you are there.
- Let your sitter know about your family’s escape plan.
- Remind sitters never to leave the children alone.
- Remind them that you do not allow smoking in or around your home.
Also, be sure to complete this form before leaving your children with the baby sitter. Keep this form in sight for them to easily see, preferably on the refrigerator.
Fire:______________________________________________
Police:_____________________________________________
Poison Control:_______________________________________
Doctor (name and phone number):________________
__________________________________________________
Where Parents Can be reached:_____________________
Children’s Family Name:_____________________________
Parent Cell Phone:_____________________________________
Neighbor (name, address, and phone number):____
__________________________________________________
Other Instructions:_____________________________________
For more fire safety tips, check out:
Protect Your Family with Residential Fire Sprinklers.
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April 11th, 2011
85% of fire fatalities happen in the home. Everyone knows that home fires tend to go up in the colder months, as people use space heaters. But what is the most significant cause of home fire source in the summer months? It is cooking. Leaving paper products close to stoves, leaving stoves or coffee pots on, toasters, grease – there are many potential fire dangers in the kitchen, so take extra precautions around that room. And what is the number one cause of fires deaths in the US? Cigarettes. This usually occurs when ashes fall and ignite something. Candles, lighters, fireplaces and electrical outlets are all places to also be vigilant about fire danger.
For more information on cooking fires, view: How to Prevent Thanksgiving Cooking Fires.
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March 28th, 2011
On average every year, U.S. fire departments responded to 287,000 vehicle fires. These uncontrollable fires usually start in the engine compartment, under the dashboard or, in many cases, because a cigarette has fallen onto flammable material. Many vehicles also catch fire when left alone in tall, grassy areas and the engine is still hot.
People tend to underestimate the intensity of a car fire and place themselves in danger. And because vehicle fires pose a threat of spreading to surrounding structures, we recommend the following actions in case of a vehicle fire:
- If the vehicle catches on fire while it is still in motion, move to the side of the road and turn off the engine.
- Get yourself and others out of the vehicle immediately.
- Get and stay far away from the vehicle.
- Warn oncoming traffic.
- Notify emergency services.
- And never to try to put out the fire yourself.
For more fire safety tips, view:
Change Your Clock and Change Your Batteries
How to Prevent Burn Injuries All Year Long
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