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FIRE SAFETY – INJURY
PREVENTION PROGRAMS

The purpose of the Public Fire and Injury Prevention programs is to provide an awareness to the citizens of Delaware
of the devastation of fire and some of the precautions they can follow to protect themselves and their loved ones from
this type of tragedy occurring. Fire and Injury Prevention presentations are available upon request from the
Delaware State Fire School and all lessons are designed according to the age of the audience. Please provide a two-
week advance notice when requesting a program so that we may have adequate time to schedule instructors and
gather materials. For tuition information please contact Delaware State Fire School.

CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY (3 HOURS) TC/IS/RC

PURPOSE: The purpose of this course is to increase awareness of Fire Safety Procedures to those who live on our
campuses.
CONTENT: Discussion is held regarding Fire Behavior. A presentation is made regarding Escape Planning and the
interaction between students and staff. A video presentation takes place regarding actual incidents on college campuses
that had tragic results.
AUDIENCE: Students, Dormitory Staff, Educators and Security Personnel who live or have contact with those who live
on Campus are encouraged to attend.
CLASS LIMIT: Minimum 10; Maximum 100 Students

WORKPLACE FIRE SAFETY (3 HOURS) TC/IS/RC

PURPOSE: The purpose of this course is to increase awareness of Fire Safety Principles for those in the workplace.
CONTENT: Discussion of hazards that may be present in the workplace. Explain the usage of fire extinguishers.
Develop escape plans for the workplace environment.
AUDIENCE: General Public, Emergency Services personnel, and those with interest in safety outside of their home.
CLASS LIMIT: Minimum 10; Maximum 100 Students

FIRE SAFETY FOR HOUSES OF WORSHIP (3 HOURS) TC/IS/RC

PURPOSE: The purpose of this course is to address the concerns that may be specific to Houses of Worship.
CONTENT: Discussion regarding the structure of the Delaware Fire Service. Why emphasis is placed on safety of
Houses of Worship. Explanation of hazards that are common in this environment. Training on proper use of a fire
extinguisher.
AUDIENCE: Clergy, Administrators, and/or Board Members of church congregations and Emergency Service
personnel.
CLASS LIMIT: Minimum 10; Maximum 100 Students

FIRE SAFETY FOR OLDER ADULTS (3 HOURS) IS

CONTENT: This course is designed to give the students basic information on Fire Safety principles as they relate to
older adults. This program discusses escape planning, kitchen safety and fire behavior as it relates to an Older
Adults lifestyle. Our curriculum follows the NFPA’s “Remembering When” program.
CLASS LIMIT: Minimum 10; Maximum 100 Students

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