Learning Objectives
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: During this period of instruction the student will learn: 1. Basic concepts of fire chemistry, fire characteristics and fire behavior. 2. The essential importance of fire prevention in maintaining a safe environment and to safeguard the lives of children in care. 3. Actions to be taken if smoke, fire or other hazardous conditions are detected inside a child care facility. 4. How to request help in an emergency as well as for emergency planning from local fire agencies. 5. The potential adverse consequences of not following established fire safety recommendations. 6. Acquisition, installation, maintenance, inspection and use of appropriate portable fire extinguishers (PFEs). 7. The acronym P.A.S.S. As it relates to portable fire extinguisher (PFE) deployment. 8. Why conducting regular evacuation drills are essential to the safety of children and staff of child care facilities. 9. The essential importance of full accountability of children and staff occupying child care facilities to maintain safety before, during and after building evacuation exercises (practice drills and in actual emergencies). 10.The essential importance of 'single station' smoke alarms; the proper location, regular testing and maintenance of these devices. Also, where provided, the responsibilities for inspection, testing and maintenance of monitored automatic fire alarm systems as well as automatic fire sprinkler systems. 11. Local resources are available to assist child care providers with emergency planning.