Transcript Lesson 8- Fire Safety

FIRE SAFETY
FIRE SAFETY
Target: I will be able to explain ways to prevent fires and
reduce risk of injuries in case of fire, and list what
emergency procedure steps should be followed for fire
extinguisher use
Most deaths and injuries related to fire occurs in the
home.
• To reduce the risk of unintentional injuries and
deaths from fires, all homes should have smoke
detectors (alarms) and carbon monoxide alarms
installed
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Smoke Alarm: An alarm that sounds when smoke is
detected.
Children and Smoke Alarms
Carbon Monoxide: An odorless and colorless gas
which reduces the ability of the blood to carry
oxygen; exposure to high levels of CO can kill you
• CO is found in fumes produced any time you burn
fuel in cars or trucks, small engines, stoves,
lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, or
furnaces.
• One of the best ways to prevent CO poisoning in
the home is to install a CO detector outside of the
bedrooms
On the separate sheet of paper…
Fire Escape Plan: a plan for exiting a building safely in the
event of a fire
•Should be set up in advance; drawn out and practiced
•Should include two different ways to escape from each room
•Should include a meeting place outside the home (ex:
neighbor’s hours, light post, mailbox, stop sign, etc.)
•If there are infants, small children, older adults, or family
members with limited mobility in the home, assign someone to
assist them in the events of an emergency.
How to put out a Fire:
• Small kitchen fires: turn off the heat
source or put a lid on the pan that has
flamed up.
• Grease Fires: sprinkle a liberal amount
of baking soda or salt onto the grease
• Never use water or flour on grease
fires.
• Flour can ignite, making the fire
worse, and water can cause the
flaming oil to spray into other
nearby surfaces.
• Larger Fires: Use a Fire Extinguisher
• PASS: Acronym which helps you remember the
steps for how to use a fire extinguisher
• Pull the Pin, Aim at the Base, Squeeze Trigger,
Sweep from Side to Side
What to do if your Home is on Fire:
• Cover your mouth and nose with cloth to filter the
air.
• Crawl out of the home to stay below the smoke.
• Do not open doors that feel warm or hot, and
open cool doors slowly.
• If a door is hot and cannot be opened, stuff
rugs, towels, blankets, or clothing around the
door cracks to stop smoke from entering; then
call out of a window for help.
• After you have escaped, meet at the designated
meeting place and call 911
• Do not go back into a burning building. – Tell fire
officials if people or animals are still inside
Summary:
FIRE SAFETY 1.0
Choose an option and complete the assignment to show ways to
maintain safety in fires. *For drawing options, use a minimum of
4 colors; for writing, use good grammar*
Option 1: Create (Draw) and solve 4 original problems relating to fire
prevention and safety
Option 2: Create a visual illustrating fire prevention and safety
Option 3: Create a cartoon strip about fire safety
Option 4: Write a story or poem demonstrating ways to prevent or
maintain safety in a fire
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