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Mt. Lebanon Fire Department Fire Prevention Division Fire Saftey Curriculum
Lesson Plan 6.1
Objectives:
The student will understand the importance of early fire warning.
- The student will be able to determine where to install smoke detectors
in various home styles and room configurations.
- The student will understand the meaning of audible/visual signals
from a smoke detector.
- The student will be able to test a smoke detector and identify the recommended test interval.
Time:
40 Minutes
Materials Needed:
VCR and Monitor
Smoke Detector Video Tape
Smoke Detectors (10)
Chalkboard
Floor Plan Handouts
NFPA Smoke Detector Handouts
Activity: Approx. Time:
- Discuss briefly how quickly a fire develops. Mention that in the next
lesson we will actually see a film showing how fast fires can grow.
3 Minutes
- Discuss the purpose of smoke detectors. They sense the smoke and
gases rather than the heat. Mention that smoke detectors properly placed
improve the chances of surviving by 50%. In many homes, however, smoke
detectors are not working or in the wrong place. 4 Minutes
- Show "Smoke Detector" video tape. 12 Minutes
- Begin review by mentioning the key to being well protected is smoke
detectors that work and are in the right places. Pass out smoke detectors
and batteries to groups. Show students how to install the battery. Show
them how and when to test them. Describe the difference between the
alarm signal and a low battery signal and what each mean. Have smoke
detectors passed back in. 10 Minutes
- Pass our floor plan grid sheets. Discuss how smoke detectors should
be placed on every home level. Discuss that in or near stairwells is
the best location because smoke will travel there quickly. Explain that
the smoke detector must be at least 6" away from any corner and away
from kitchens and bathrooms. Include need to install smoke detectors
in bedrooms as well as on each floor. 8 Minutes
- Give homework assignment. Draw floor plans of all floors in home and show where a smoke detector should be located on each floor. 3 Minutes
Evaluation:
Participation in Class Activities and Discussion
Completion of Homework Assignment.
