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DELAWARE STATE FIRE SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS/TOURS TC/RC

PURPOSE: The course is designed to familiarize the public on the activities and training provided by the Delaware State
Fire School.
CONTENT: The course offers tours at the training facilities and provides the opportunity for the public to learn about fire
safety and firefighting training. Students will learn about various fire safety topics by rotating through various stations:
Emergency Calling, Hazards in the Home, Friendly Firefighter, Escape Planning, Fire Behavior, First Aid, Kitchen Safety,
Volunteerism, and Staying Away from Hot Things. The Stations are age appropriate based on the group that visits for the
tour.
AUDIENCE: The course is designed for children’s groups to include, but not limited to, preschools, schools, scouting
groups, civic groups, child-care facilities, summer camps, and the general public.
CLASS LIMIT: None

ESCAPE PLANNING (3 HOURS) RC/IS

PURPOSE: Escape Planning means being pre-
pared before a fire emergency occurs. The course
will provide guidelines on preparing an escape
plan, selection of smoke detectors, and emergency
calling.
CONTENT: In this lesson students will learn how
to prepare and practice an escape plan for their
place of residence in case of an emergency.
Students will also learn about smoke alarms, how
and where to install them in their residence and
maintenance.
AUDIENCE: The course is designed for adults
and children’s groups and will be presented
according to their age to include, but not limited to
preschools, schools, scouting groups, civic groups,
and the general public.
CLASS LIMIT: Minimum 10; Maximum 100
Students

SMOKE ALARMS (3 HOURS) RC/IS

PURPOSE: There is a tremendous amount of information out there regarding protecting our families and communities
itself by the use of home smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. This course gives general information regarding
the proper purchase and placement of alarms. Also, we will discuss the proper Home Fire Escape procedure.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER (3 HOURS) IS

CONTENT: Most homes and businesses have a fire extinguisher. Knowledge on how to use the fire extinguisher
correctly and safely before a fire incident should be mandatory. The Fire Extinguisher Workshop will include
information in the four (4) classes of fire, guidelines in the type of fire extinguisher to purchase and each person will
be provided the opportunity to extinguish a small, controlled fire.
CLASS LIMIT: Minimum 10; Maximum 40 Students

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