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FIRE EXTINGUISHER DEMONSTRATION
(Target audience-adults)
This is a practical demonstration of the
correct techniques for use of fire extinguishers. After a film
and instructions have been given, a small fire is set in a tub and
Fire Prevention personnel demonstrate how to extinguish the fire.
The group members are encouraged to use the fire extinguisher.
This program is aimed at adult audiences especially in industrial,
restaurant, hotel, hospital and other commercial occupancies.
Dallas Fire-Rescue provides all equipment except for the fire
extinguishers.
FIRE SAFETY HOUSE (Target audience-
children ages 5-10)
This mobile house is used to train
children in kitchen burn prevention, smoke detector use and proper
escape techniques. A smoke detector, imitation smoke and flashing
lights simulate a fire situation. Children are guided through
proper evacuation procedures.
HAZARD HOUSE (5th grade- Adult &
Seniors)
The Hazard House is a portable
house which addresses many hazards that are found in many homes
including fire, electrical, firearms, carbon monoxide, household
hazardous and flammable materials storage, among others. The
Hazard House allows the fire officer to teach the principles of
home safety in an interactive format where the audience and fire
officer find and correct the hazards together. This activity is
available for indoor events only and requires a nearby
electrical outlet.
HIGH RISE / OFFICE FIRE SAFETY
(Target audience-Tenants / Employees)
This program includes a film and
discussion of the fire plan, alarm system and evacuation
procedures for the particular building.
HOME FIRE SAFETY
(Target
audience-adults)
This presentation covers the causes of
fire, prevention of fires, escape planning and special concerns
such as fire safety related to the elderly and handicapped. This
program also addresses escaping from a multi-story building.
Civic groups, tenant associations, crime watch groups and PTA
organizations can benefit from this program.
LITTLE SQUIRT ROBOT (Target
audience-children ages 5-12)
This little fire engine robot communicates
with children and discusses fire prevention, smoke detectors,
escaping from fires and general fire safety tips.
PLAYSAFE -- BE SAFE (Target
ages 3-5)
Reinforces basic
principles taught in a classroom format with the use of a video.
Lessons include; My Friend the Firefighter, Stop! Drop and
Roll!, Crawl Low Under Smoke, Safe For Play! Keep Away!.
Inspector teaches one lesson per visit.
RISKWATCH Unintentional
Injuries Program (Target grades K-6th)
A multi-hazard program
curriculum which comprises of 8 modules: Motor Vehicle Safety,
Fire and Burn Prevention, Choking, Suffocation, and
Strangulation Prevention, Poisoning Prevention, and Falls
Prevention, Firearms Injury Prevention, Bike and Pedestrian
Safety, Water Safety. This program requires advance training
with pre and post tests to be administered by teaching staff.
Fire Educators will assist teaching staff and present an
assembly program with the use of clowns and puppets to teach the
safety principles of the Risk Watch curriculum. Pre and Post
Test scores will be gathered to ascertain program effectiveness
and if further training is needed.
SPARKY PUPPET SHOW
(Target
audience-children ages 3-6)
Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach
children fire safety in an entertaining way. This program covers
home fire drills, smoke detectors and “don’t play with matches”.
OTHER
Special topic programs may be presented
upon request. For example, holiday fire safety, outdoor fire
safety, heating equipment, etc. Please call the education
division if you have a special request for your group or
organization.
To find out more about any of the
fire education programs,
or to schedule one for your group, please call
(214) 670-4633.
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