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This group is for people to exchange ideas about fire prevention and what they do for fire prevention week
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Nagging Questions
Started by MIKE TOIKA Jul. 9, 2008.
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Comment by Dottie Garrett on July 13, 2009 at 11:44pm -
Kids are always impressed with fire melted toys. They seem to relate
really well. We have a "safety Trailer" that shows safety in the home,
how to test the door for heat, how to climb out the window,dial 911
etc. We display the melted toys on a table and discuss fire safety.
We also have a guessing game. " What's in the bottle?" We compare
gatoraide with windex, bleach with water, candy with vitamins, etc.
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Comment by staci walts on July 13, 2009 at 11:20pm - along with a few of you i also go to schools and teach fire prevention. however we do our twice a year beg of the year is for all the school no matter wat age to come outside look at the trucks and showing of the tools. and second time is just for the highschool we bring the JAws in and show what will happen to you car while your dwi and now while txting. this gets the school involved with the dept and it does help bring in new members.
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Comment by Andy Marsh on April 23, 2009 at 12:15am -
Jim B.
What I have been doing for the Pre-K thru 2nd grade kids for the past 12 years or so is get them to practice stay low and go and stop, drop and roll. With stay low and go, I use a blanket and another adult, usually their teacher, to simulate the smoke banking down. The children must crawl under the "smoke" on their hands and knees. Then when we get to a door, we feel it and exit. The stop, drop and roll exercise is self explainable. We discuss the importance of knowing how and when to call 911, on their level of course. Then they all get to get a pic on the engine or truck and receive a jr ff badge. The USFA is a great resource to get coloring books, handouts etc. Good luck with your program!
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Comment by Bruno BEUNEUX on April 22, 2009 at 4:35pm -
hello all. i am fire chief in fire prévention in my département. i organise a conférence in schools. it's difficult in France to explain this, because all people think: Fire Prévention is expensive..!!!! i m alone in my département to do that. i'm sure safety/prévention are the job for firefighters to protect the people in your lifes. I like my job and i continue that always.
the schools conférences are the best to learn safety-prevention, they are the future.
excuse my "english spoken",but i try, try try, and learn to speak ok with my son
Bye all
Bruno
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Comment by Thomas on March 15, 2009 at 9:15am - Some one is playing games & it needs to stop. I enjoy working with all sorts of people. Fire Prevention is as important as Fire safety, & they may go hand in hand. I'm as much involved in Safety/Prevention, as I am Arson Investigation Ya all have a nice weekend, & I'm not leaving nothing any time soon
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Comment by Andy Marsh on February 1, 2009 at 9:21am
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I am starting to get excited. For many years, only 1 or 2 of us handled school presentations. We have organized an actual Fire Prevention Committee. By doing this we can expand our outreach. Lots planned, lots to do, but we will take it step by step. I'll be watching for additional suggestions or ideas.
Andy
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Comment by PUBLICEYE -- MARK OSHINSKY on November 19, 2008 at 1:07am - PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INFORMATION OFFICER MELVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT LI NY ALSO DEPT. PHOTOGRAPHER
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Comment by franklyn Field on October 7, 2008 at 1:34pm -
John. I interviewed 19 students who escaped the dorm fire at Seton Hall College in which 3 students died. Only one could remember receiving any fire safety education in grade school.None of the students received any instruction in High School.
I then interviewed 14 freshman entering nearby William Patterson College.I asked them each to quickly answer what they would do immediately if the smoke alarm went off and smoke filled their room. Eleven quickly responded " Stop Drop and Roll".Thats all they remebered ever learning. When I pointed out that their clothes were not on fire they answered "Well I would run out of the building"
If you are serious about teaching children then you must begin that teaching in the lower grades first as a serious event and not as a fun and games approach.
Those lessons must be taught by fire personnel not once a year but on a regular basis. I have yet to visit a school where fire eucation is on the standard curriculum all year round.
If anyone does know of one I would be grateful to learn of it.
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Comment by John Guerra on October 6, 2008 at 10:38pm - Hello all, as we all know, fire prevention isn't the easiest job, but one of the most important. I work for a university fire dept. One of a hand full in the country. I have found that there is a hugh gap between fire prevention as a child and going to college. These students feel bullet-proof. And they like things that they can find online. Our dept. has received a new video made by the Peoples Burn Foundation from a grant from DHS. This video is the third video from the To Hell & Back series. You can view this video online by going to www.igot2kno.org . It is a great resource even for High School students. Help me spread the word and educate our nations children. I hope this helps you with your programs.
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Comment by Dale Mattison on September 17, 2008 at 5:59pm - Hey just wanted to know, does anyone or has anyone had trouble dealing with Corperations on enforcing the codes.
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