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1 Fire Safety Merit Badge CLASSROOM Req. 1-A Explain how burn injuries can be prevented and about Stop, Drop, and Roll Req. 1-B List the most frequent causes of burn injuries Req. 2 Explain the Fire Tetrahedron and the chemistry of fire Explain why vapors are important in the burning process and name the products of combustion. Give an example of how fire grows and what happens (video) Req. 3 Name the most frequent causes of fire in a house and give examples (heaters, cooking, fireplaces, kids, candles, dryer, etc.) Req. 4-A Discuss the role of human behavior in the arson problem in this country (define arson; arson by youth represent 50% of arson problem) Req. 4-B Discuss the type of actions that cause seasonal fires and how to prevent them (camping in summer/fall; lawnmowers in spring; heaters in winter) Req. 5 Discuss circumstances that can cause holiday related fires. Explain ways to prevent these fires (candles in winter; fireworks in summer) DRILL GROUNDS Req. 6-G Explain and demonstrate how to extinguish a grease pan fire Req. 7-A Demonstrate Lighting a match safely 20 min Req. 7-B Demonstrate the safe way to light a charcoal fire Req. 7-C Demonstrate the safe way to melt wax (explain using props) Req. 9-A Demonstrate the way to safely fuel a lawnmower Req. 9-B Demonstrate safety factors such as proper ventilation for auxiliary heating devices and the proper way to fuel them Req. 10-B Demonstrate setting up and putting out a camp fire

2 Req. 6-A Req. 6-B Req. 6-C Req. 6-D Req. 6-E Req. 6-F Req. 6-H Req. 8 Req. 10-A Req. 12 Create a home fire escape plan and a home fire drill schedule Test smoke alarm and demonstrate regular maintenance Explain what to do if you smell gas or smell smoke Explain how you would report a fire alarm Explain what fire safety equipment can be found in public buildings (exits, extinguishers; tell story of panic hardware) Explain and discuss who should use fire extinguishers and when these devices should be used Explain the precautions you should take in a public building (know your exits) Explain the difference between combustible and non-combustible liquids and fabrics and name materials and liquids that can burn Explain the cost of outdoor and wildland fires and how to prevent them Discuss the different fire safety related careers and what kind of education someone would need to do those jobs successfully. Discuss the responsibilities associated with those jobs (high school, college, paramedic; clean record and good character) 20 min Req. 10-C Demonstrate using a camp stove and lantern Req. 10-D Explain how to set up a campsite safe from fire Req. 11 Fire Station Tour min 2.5 hours 2.5 hours

3 Req. 1-A Explain how burn injuries can be prevented and about Stop, Drop, and Roll Req. 1-B List the most frequent causes of burn injuries Req. 2 Explain the Fire Tetrahedron and the chemistry of fire Explain why vapors are important in the burning process and name the products of combustion. Give an example of how fire grows and what happens (video) Req. 3 Name the most frequent causes of fire in a house and give examples (heaters, cooking, fireplaces, kids, candles, dryer, etc.) Req. 4-A Req. 4-B Discuss the role of human behavior in the arson problem in this country (define arson; arson by youth represent 50% of arson problem) Discuss the type of actions that cause seasonal fires and how to prevent them CLASSROOM Scalds Thermal Burns Clothing Fire (stop, drop, roll, cool) Cooling Burns First Aid for Burns - dressings, infection control Call 911 Scalds - water heater, boiling water, hot beverages, steam Fuel, Oxygen, Heat, (chemical chain reaction) Candle demo - video of burning candle Byproducts - Heat, Gases (CO2, CO, H2O), Smoke (carbon particles and irritants) Video "Fire Power" and discuss. Candle burning video Fire Power video Smoking Furnaces Space Heaters Fireplaces Cooking (unattended) Electrical Youth misusing fire Arson Age of accountability Consequences Future opportunities Christmas Holidays Frozen Pipes Spring cleaning 20 min

4 Req. 5 Req. 6-A Req. 6-B Req. 6-C Req. 6-D Req. 6-E Req. 6-F Req. 6-H (camping in summer/fall; lawnmowers in spring; heaters in winter) Discuss circumstances that can cause holiday related fires. Explain ways to prevent these fires (candles in winter; fireworks in summer) Create a home fire escape plan and a home fire drill schedule Test smoke alarm and demonstrate regular maintenance Explain what to do if you smell gas or smell smoke Explain how you would report a fire alarm Explain what fire safety equipment can be found in public buildings (exits, extinguishers; tell story of panic hardware) Explain and discuss who should use fire extinguishers and when these devices should be used Explain the precautions you should take in a public building (know your exits) Paper Pencils Smoke Alarm 911 recording Classroom as an example July 4th Summer camping/outdoor cooking Combine with 4-B Discuss elements of a plan - smoke alarm, 2 ways out, close doors, safe meeting place, 911 notification, protection in place when necessary Have Scouts draw a plan for their home Discuss smoke alarms (ionization, photoelectric). Discuss placement and maintenance. Evacuation Notification Discuss what happens when calling 911 Play recordings (what was done well, what not) Pulling an Alarm is Okay Exits Panic Hardware Wired Glass Fire Extinguishers Address on exterior Smoke detection Alarm Systems Extinguisher 4 classes of fires (A-Ordinary combustibles, B- Flammable Liquids, C-Electrical, D-Metals) When to use an extinguisher Who should use an extinguisher How an extinguisher is used Covered in 6-E 20 min 1

5 Req. 8 Explain the difference between combustible and non-combustible liquids and fabrics and name materials and liquids that can burn Req. 10-A Explain the cost of outdoor and wildland fires and how to prevent them Req. 12 Discuss the different fire safety related careers and what kind of education someone would need to do those jobs successfully. Discuss the responsibilities associated with those jobs (high school, college, paramedic; clean record and good character) Scout Shirt Combustible - things that burn Non-Combustible - things that don't burn Clothing (synthetic vs. natural fiber and resistance to burning) Scout shirts - 67% cotton, 33% Polyester People and equipment Remote Locations Homes near forests Making homes safe Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician Fire Inspector Public Educator Fire Investigator High School Diploma, Fire Science Degree, Felonies Tour will show some of these jobs 160 min 2.5 hours

6 STATION #1 Req. 6-G Req. 7-A DRILL GROUNDS 3utes with utes to change stations Pan Pan Lid Cutting Board Pot Holder Lighter Fluid Lighter Explain and demonstrate how to extinguish a grease pan fire Demonstrate Lighting a match safely Req. 10-C Demonstrate using a camp stove and lantern Req. 7-C STATION #2 Demonstrate the safe way to melt wax (explain using props) Stick Matches Book Matches Water bucket Camp Stove Lantern Stick Matches Large Pan Small Pan Water Wax Candle Lighter Camp Stove etc. 3utes with utes to change stations (Instructor) Put lighter fluid in pan, ignite with lighter. (Scout) demonstrate sliding pan lid over flaming pan to extinguish. Use pot holder in case pan is hot. Offer choice of pan lid or cutting board to demonstrate alternatives. (mention heat under pan to be shut off). Any discoloration of walls, call FD. Remove match from box, close box, strike match on side of box/book away from body and other people, ignite match and hold carefully until burning stabilizes. Extinguish the match and dispose of it properly when cool. (Instructor) demonstrate the proper way to ignite a camp stove and lantern. Allow each scout to demonstrate on each. (Prepare device, prepare area, ignite match, turn on fuel, ignite, safely extinguish and discard match, turn off device). Cover safe placement, stable footing for device, fuel storage (20 feet from device in marked box outdoors, (Instructor) have water close to a boil in large pan. Place wax in small pan and float on water in large pan. Wait for wax to melt. Discuss why wax does not catch fire. Demonstrate how lit candle does burn wax (vapors).

7 Req. 9-A Demonstrate the way to safely fuel a lawnmower Req. 9-B Demonstrate safety factors such as proper ventilation for auxiliary heating devices and the proper way to fuel them STATION #3 Req. 10-B Demonstrate setting up and putting out a camp fire Req. 10- D Req. 7-B Lawn Mower or other gas device Gasoline in Gas Can Pan and lid (for gas) Tube on stand Lighter 350 minutes with utes to change stations Fire Wood Shovel Water buckets (3) Explain how to set up a campsite safe from fire Demonstrate the safe way to light a charcoal fire Tent Charcoal Briquettes Chimney Newspaper Stick Matches Discuss how gasoline vapors ignite by things that are hot. (Instructor) Use pan of gas and tube to demonstrate how vapors travel and can ignite away from the gasoline. Discuss how lawnmowers get hot and can be that heat source when fueling. Fueling should always be done outdoors. Explain gas can materials and how to handle spillage. Same as 9-A Show the steps necessary to create a safe campfire zone (clear ground down to dirt, clear surrounding area, watch downwind and above, consider paths of travel around, placement of water buckets). Extinguish - stir in water and continue till ashes are cool to the touch. Stir in dirt if water is unavailable. Combine with 10-B. Add general campsite housekeeping, some kind of camp-wide alarm, and final camp inspection at night to verify all fires are safe. Fire pails near each tent (as at summer camps). Assign camp fire warden to oversee. Scout - fill bottom of chimney with newspaper. Fill top with charcoal briquettes. Show how they would be ignited and safely placed for cooking. Discuss proper extinguishment. Lighter fluids can be used but must be safely stored and transported. STATION #4 3utes with utes to change stations Req. 11 Fire Station Tour Conducted by Fire Station Crew min

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c. Explain how to safely discard and store flammable liquids.

c. Explain how to safely discard and store flammable liquids. FIRE SAFETY BYU PowWow Official Merit Badge Worksheet Scout s Name Instructor's Name Scout s Address City State ZIP Instructions 1) The Scout is to review the merit badge book before the first week of