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3. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 3 Class Rules  Remember that the use of cell phones or beepers is disruptive to everyone in the training session.  Put cell phones and pagers on vibrate or silence them.  Please have people call or page you only in an emergency!  Ample breaks will be provided to return phone calls.

4. 4 Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Housekeeping Items Restrooms Breaks Temperature Visibility Seating Sound Lighting

5. Mission Statement To establish a uniformed set of learning objectives and guidelines, for delivery of fire and life safety education and injury prevention information throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia by station personnel. To educate, protect and save the lives and property of people in Virginia through fire and life safety education. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 5

6. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 6 To provide the highest quality and comprehensive training available to fire and emergency services, both public and private, while following state and national standards and guidelines. To enhance all avenues of fire and life safety training, research, education development, and delivery to improve life safety and reduce injuries and deaths. Mission Statement

7. Looking to the Future Life Safety Education Risk Injury Prevention CERT – Community Emergency Response Team Code Enforcement First Responder programs Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 7 Programs rapidly becoming major functions of fire departments across Virginia and the U.S. “Survivability of the fire service is no longer dependent on fire suppression.”

8. Impact of Fire Education Fire deaths in the U.S. have dropped 12,000 fire deaths a year in the 70’s Current average of 3,400 or less This reduction is due to Fire and Life Safety Education Fire Prevention Fire and Building Code Enforcement Better trained and equipped firefighters E911 Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 8

9. What We Have Learned Conditions are Critical Prior to Arrival of Fire Department Little or no opportunity to perform effective life saving rescue Fire suppression personnel at a higher risk of injury and/or death Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 9 “In most cases, life safety is too critical to rely on response time”

10. Educating Today's Citizens In a uniformed and consistent manner Establish age appropriate objectives Apply proper presentation skills Communicate objectives effectively. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 10

11. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Topics Choosing the number of topics and the depth of each subject is the key to presenting an effective education program 11 Burn – prevention and treatment Cooking safety Stop-Drop-Roll Heating safety Electrical safety Chemistry of fire Smoke/CO alarms Matches and lighters 911 Home escape plan (map) Stay Low and Go Firefighters Arson

12. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 12 Teaching aids can enhance your program but are not vital to conveying the message, after all, a firefighter and/or educator can be an awesome resource if used properly. Teaching Aids

13. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Presenting Programs Select Topics to Deliver Requesting group may have specific topics to cover Age of audience Establish Objectives How in depth should you be for that group What do you want them to learn Review Materials Gather props Displaying apparatus Know the topic and related information 13

14. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Prepare Your Audience Gain Their Attention Why your program is important to them What they will receive Safety Brief for the Group Where they can go What they can touch What do you want them to do if there is an alarm 14 Introduce Yourself and Station Personnel

15. Transfer your Knowledge ”Knowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification.” ~ Martin H. Fischer KISS ~ Keep It Super Simple Teach TO your audience Avoid technical jargon Information Application Have students demonstrate what was taught Reinforce the message Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 15

16. Pre-K “Fire truck” not Apparatus Basic information for equipment Supervise closely Turnout Gear Let them touch (clean) gear Describe what each piece does Put gear on slowly Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 16

17. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 17 Firefighters are Helpers There to help - not friends (A friend is someone you know) Go to the firefighter (don’t hide is a negative statement) Firefighters gear Different uniforms Put on gear slowly while discussing each piece Reinforce that it is the same firefighter Pre-K

18. Smoke Alarm What it is What it looks like What does it do What does it sound like What should you do when it makes that sound Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 18 Pre-K

19. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 When you Hear the Alarm Get low – under the smoke Go - Go – Go Go outside as fast as you can to your meeting place 19 Pre-K

20. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 20 Matches and Lighters are tools for adults Tools for grown-ups Only adults should touch them Tell a grown-up if you find them Demonstrate tools and toys kit Pre-K

21. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 21 Fire Truck not Apparatus Basic information for equipment Allow children to sit in seats Watch children around truck and traffic Turnout Gear Let them touch (clean) gear Describe what each piece does Put gear on slowly (showing each piece) Reinforce they are the same firefighter Kindergarten – 1 st grade

22. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 22 Home Escape (Plan/Map) Make an Escape Map with your family Crawl low under smoke Never hide – Go outside – Stay outside Meeting Place

23. Kindergarten – 1 st grade Home Escape (Plan/Map) If you can’t go outside - go to a window Turn on light Wave your hands and yell for help Stay at window Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 23

24. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Kindergarten – 1 st grade Smoke Alarms What it is What it looks like What does it do What does it sound like What you should do when it makes that sound When do we test them 24

25. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 25 911 Number for emergencies When to call 911 Example of emergency Name, address, and telephone number Kindergarten – 1 st grade

26. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Matches and lighters Tools for grown-ups If you find them – tell a grown-up Never touch them Demonstrate tools and toys Candles Never touch them Tool not toy 26 Kindergarten – 1 st grade

27. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Kindergarten – 1 st grade Firefighters are Helpers There to help - not friends Never hide Firefighters wear special clothing Different uniforms Put on gear slowly while discussing each piece Same firefighter in gear Talk and breath with gear on 27

28. Kindergarten – 1 st grade Burns Cool a burn with cool water Tell a grown-up Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 28

29. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Smoke Alarms What it is What it looks like What does it do What it sounds like What to do when it makes that sound Test the alarm Change batteries Take care of them 29 2 nd and 3 rd Grades

30. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 30 2 nd and 3 rd Grades Home Escape (plan/map) 2 ways out Meeting place Never hide – go outside - stay outside Crawl low under smoke Call 911 Practice

31. 2 nd and 3 rd Grades Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 31 Exiting – Door Roll out of bed Crawl low Feel door for heat Check for smoke Close door Get out Meeting place 911

32. 2 nd and 3 rd Grades Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 32 Window Keep door closed Something under door Go to window Wave/yell for help Stay at window Don’t hide

33. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 33 911 Number for emergencies When to call 911 What is an emergency – ask for examples Information for operator (name, address, phone #, emergency) Stay on the phone with the dispatcher 2 nd and 3 rd Grades

34. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 34 Burn Prevention Stop, drop and roll (when clothes you are wearing have fire on them) Cool a burn with cool water Tell a grown - up 2 nd and 3 rd Grades

35. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 2 nd and 3 rd grades Cooking Safety Kitchen safety tips Microwave safety 35

36. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 4 th and 5 th grades Home Escape Plan Draw an escape plan with your family 2 ways out Don’t hide – Get Outside -Stay outside Crawl low under smoke Close door Home escape ladders Meeting place Call 911 36

37. Exiting – Door Crawl low Feel door for heat Check for smoke Close door Get out Home escape ladders Meeting place 911 Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 37 4 th and 5 th grade

38. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 38 Exiting – Window Open window Stay at window Call 911 Wave/yell for help Escape ladder Hang and drop 4 th and 5 th grade

39. Smoke Alarms What it is What it does What it sounds like What to do Testing and care Replace after 10 years Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 39 4 th and 5 th grade

40. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 40 911 Why do we use 911 What is an emergency- ask for examples Information needed Consequences of false calls 4 th and 5 th grade

41. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 41 Cooking Safety Kitchen safety Microwave safety Grill Heating Safety Space heaters Fire places Campfires 4 th and 5 th grade

42. Burns Treating a burn Degrees of burns Ways to be burned Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 42 Heat Sources oWater oChemicals oLightning

43. 4 th and 5 th grade Arson What it is Consequences Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 43 Child Set Fires Peer pressure Experimenting Boredom Anger Vandalism Fireworks

44. Smoke Alarms Home Escape Plan Burns Fire Triangle / Tetrahedron Cooking Safety Heating Safety Electrical Safety Arson Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 44 Chemical Chain Reaction 6 th – 8 th Grade

45. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Candles Cooking Safety Heating and Electrical Safety Smoking Safety Drugs and Alcohol Impairment Arson 45 High School and College Fire Extinguishers Smoke Alarms Maintenance Take every alarm seriously Never disable a smoke alarm or fire alarm system

46. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Adult Learners Task-centered when solving problems Influenced by experience Demand and deserve respect Methods to use when working with adults Provide feedback Relate to audience need Educator must draw out experiences of the audience. Adults are not always willing to talk about their experiences 46

47. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Adults/Senior Adults Home Escape Plan (Map) Two ways out Meeting place Call 911 Provisions for disability, small children, elderly In a high-rise building, use stairs not elevators Once out – Stay out 47

48. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Adults/Senior Adults If not able to exit If there is a telephone in the room, call for help and state your location. Turn on light to show room is occupied. Wait at the window and signal for help 48

49. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Senior Adults Challenges Reduced physical abilities Mobility Reduced income Diminishing health 49

50. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Senior Adults Teaching Methods Be patient Be animated Be friendly Be respectful Add humor Compensate for reduced physical ability Q & A 50

51. Senior Adults Fire Safety Smoke Alarms Smoking Space Heaters Kitchen Safety Plan and practice escape Plan around disabilities Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 51

52. Senior Adults Fall Prevention Exercise regularly Take your time Clear the way Lighting- night lights Use non-slip mats Grab bars in bathroom Non-skid throw rugs Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 52

53. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Consider the Differences Would a scout group have different needs than students in a classroom? Would seniors living in their own home need a different program than the ones living in assisted living? Would a family from another culture understand the safety messages we grew up with? 53

54. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Boy Scouts Information Age How many in troop Rank Merit badge 54 Topics Emergency Preparedness Fire Safety First Aid Safety Traffic Safety Boy Scout Merit Badges with safety related topics can be found at: http://www.boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/merit-badges.asp

55. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Girl Scouts Information Age How many in troop Rank Merit badge 55 Topics Home Safety Taking A Trip Bullying Strangers Play Ground Sports Animals Travel In A Vehicle Cookie Sales Girl Scout Badges with safety related topics can be found at: http://www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/insig nia/online/safety/junior_safety_award.asph

56. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 High Risk or Special Needs (including Gifted) Audience This audience may have physical, mental or emotional needs. This is not your average presentation. Questions to ask the coordinator Mental and Physical ages and condition Number of Students Special Considerations What they would like you to accomplish with this visit 56

57. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Social and Cultural Diversities Methods Be patient of language barriers Be respectful of differences Adapt lessons with more visuals Preplan, utilize resources to provide multi-lingual materials Do not assume inability to understand Do not judge 57

58. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Station Tour / Demo Do Not Place PPE on Children Gear may be contaminated Helmets can injure a small child Young children may have Critters Use soap/hand sanitizer Handling/Helping Children Ask for permission to assist on or off truck Be careful Supervise closely 58

59. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms How they work What to do if alarm activates Odorless, tasteless, invisible Fuel Burning Appliance (oil or gas) Furnace, heater, dryer, stove, fireplace, woodstove or attached garage needs a CO alarm 59 Incomplete combustion Effects of CO poisoning

60. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Residential Sprinklers Along with working smoke alarms reduce the potential of fire death by 80% Reduces risk for firefighters by reducing the severity of the fire Cost effective - about the same cost of upgrading your carpet or cabinets Potential for lower insurance rates Over 95% effective Reduces overall damage including water damage 60

61. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Putting it All Together Your Student Manual is a Working Guide A guide to assist you in delivery of vital life safety information Website information Websites to get information from Link to lesson plans –Go to the VFMA website 61

62. Printing your attendance certificate Included below are instructions for accessing your online student record: Type www.vafire.com into your web browser. It is recommended that you utilize Internet Explorer as your web browser to ensure all certificate features are available. Once logged onto the Agency’s website, click on the ‘Login to FSTRS’ button in the lower right hand portion of the website Please follow the instructions provided on the log in screen.

63. Printing your attendance certificate Once logged into the database, please click on ‘View Transcript’ under the Student section. For those courses you successfully complete and there is an online certificate available, the word ‘Print’ will appear at the end of the course line. Your certificate will be available for printing 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long. You can print as many certificates as you require. If you have questions or experience difficulties, please contact the Agency’s Headquarters office at 804.371.0220 or toll free at 1.866.4VAFIRE.

64. Virginia Fire Marshal Academy CWYC 2011 Fire will always be a potential threat to the lives and the well being of every American. It is appropriate to close with the reminder that today’s firefighters and educators have to be better trained to meet the demands of Public Safety, this includes Fire and Life Safety Education. 64 Thank you for your time!