Mt. Lebanon Fire Department Fire Prevention Division Fire Saftey Curriculum

Lesson Plan 2.2

Objectives:
The student will understand the fire department's role in the community.

• The student will understand how to call the fire department or the other community emergency agencies.
• The student will understand why firefighters use protective clothing and equipment.

Time:
50 Minutes

Materials Needed:
Movie: A visit to the fire station Chalkboard
Bunker gear
S.C.B.A.

Activity: Approx. Time:

1. Introduction and explanation of what will be covered in this lesson. 3 Minutes
   
   
2. Show the movie. 12 Minutes
   
   
3. Review the movie with emphasis on how to call the fire department. Discuss that our phone number is 531-5300 NOT 9-1-1, which is also the number for the police or paramedics. Explain what happens if they were to call 9-1-1, the time delay that would occur because the Pittsburgh Fire Department would receive the call. List on the board the five main pieces of information we need from a caller reporting an emergency:
   1. The address
   2. The nature of the problem
   3. What's on fire
   4. Is everyone safe
   5. Name and number   10 Minutes
      
      
4. Tour the fire station. Discuss the different types of apparatus, their functions and the varied kinds of equipment carried on each.  10 Minutes
   
   
5. Tour the communications room, explain the C.A.D. system, radios and telephones.  5 Minutes
   
   
6. Have someone don the "special clothes". Explain each piece as it's put on:
   1. Boots - steel toe, insulation
   2. Pants and coat - shell material, liners
   3. Hood and gloves - describe their purpose
   4. Helmet - show ear flaps
   5. S.C.B.A. "Air Tank" - cylinder and regulator, have a student turn the cylinder on.
   6. Audi alarm and gauge - explain
   7. Facepiece - "snuffie"
   8. PASS - discuss its importance to a firefighter

Comment on the visual impact and the sounds made by the individual wearing the equipment. Explain the importance of listening to and going to the firefighter instead of hiding.   10 Minutes

Evaluation:
Class participation