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Fire Safety Course for Resource Families

3.0 Training Hours Credit

Introduction to This Course

Course Home Page Instructions Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 E-Mail Instructor

Bibliography/Other Resources

INTERESTING FACT:

Why is the second week of October designated National Fire Prevention Week? The answer to this burning question goes back to the Great Chicago Fire, an epic tragedy that lit up that city on October 9, 1871. On that day, more than 300 people lost their lives and more than 100,000 people were made homeless. To observe the anniversary of the Great Fire in a meaningful way, an entire week was dedicated to the prevention of fires.

In Alaska, October 2006 has been declared Fire Prevention Awareness Month with a theme of "Watch What You Heat" to emphasize cooking and kitchen safety.

--From the National Fire Protection Association

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To teach basic safety guidelines to help the family's home become more fire-safe

2. To teach resource families how to effectively build an escape plan and conduct fire drills

3. To teach resource families how to effectively use a fire extinguisher and to be knowledgeable of the safety requirements of State of Alaska foster care regulations

4. To sensitize resource parents of the indicators and “red flags” for firesetting behavior in children

Introduction to the Course:

It is always tragic when someone dies in a fire. It is even more tragic when that death is caused by a smoke alarm that didn't work, or a child who was playing with matches. With a few tools and some preplanning, families can lower their risk of their home or their loved ones being hurt in a fire.

This course will explore how the resource family can be "fire smart" and "emergency ready." Families will learn about conducting effective fire drills, using a fire extinguisher correctly, identifying potentially dangerous firesetting behaviors in children, and promote general home safety. Alaska resource families will also learn what the foster care regulations require of licensed foster families regarding fire safety. Throughout the course, the student will be reading material about fire safety and prevention, visiting other websites to learn more about how to keep safe, and have a chance to learn the material through activities and review questions.

This course gives Alaska licensed resource parents 3.0 hours toward their yearly training requirements.

CONTENTS OF COURSE:

	Lesson #1:	An Ounce of Prevention

	Lesson #2:	Practice! Practice! Practice!

	Lesson #3:	Children Who Use Fire

	Conclusion:	Check Your Understanding Questionnaire

Ready? Click on the right arrow to begin the course.

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