Boy Scout Troop 56: January 2012

<><>

<><>

Fire Safety requirements

Do the following:

a. Demonstrate the technique of stop, drop, roll, and cool. Explain how burn injuries can be prevented.
b. List the most frequent causes of burn injuries.

Explain the chemistry and physics of fire. Name the parts of the fire tetrahedron. Explain why vapors are important to the burning process. Name the products of combustion. Give an example of how fire grows and what happens.

Name the most frequent causes of fire in the home and give examples of ways they can be prevented. Include a discussion about fires caused by smoking in the home, cooking, candles, fireplaces, and electrical appliances.

Do the following:

a. Explain the role of human behavior in the arson problem in this country
b. List the actions that cause seasonal fires and explain how these fires can be prevented.
List common circumstances that cause holiday-related fires and explain how these fires can be prevented.
Conduct a home safety survey with the help of an adult. Then do the following:

a. Draw a home fire-escape plan, create a home fire-drill schedule, and conduct a home fire drill.
b. Test a smoke alarm and demonstrate regular maintenance of a smoke alarm.
c. Explain what to do when you smell gas and when you smell smoke.
d. Explain how you would report a fire alarm.
e. Explain what fire safety equipment can be found in public buildings.
f. Explain who should use fire extinguishers and when these devices can be used.
g. Explain how to extinguish a grease pan fire.
h. Explain what fire safety precautions you should take when you are in a public building.

Do the following:

a. Demonstrate lighting a match safely.
b. Demonstrate the safe way to start a charcoal fire.
c. Demonstrate the safe way to melt wax.

Explain the difference between combustible and noncombustible liquids and between combustible and noncombustible fabrics.

Do the following:

a. Demonstrate the safe way to fuel a lawnmower.
b. Demonstrate the safety factors, such as proper ventilation, for auxiliary heating devices and the proper way to fuel those devices.

Visit a fire station. Identify the types of fire trucks. Find out about the fire prevention activities in your community.

Choose a fire safety-related career that interests you and describe the level of education required and responsibilities of a person in that position. Tell why this position interests you.

We are planning a tour of the Fairmont Fire Station on the 16th of Jan.
Please do your homework before this date.

Hi All

We will be have a troop and committee meeting next Monday night, the 9th of Jan, at 7:00pm

at Grace Lutheran Church.

Agenda:

Hand out pancake breakfast ticket.

discuss calander of events ( ice fishing, winter camping, and merit badges)

plan pancake breakfast.

Also will be skiing at Mt Kato on Sunday the 8th (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Cost $16 lift ticket, 16th ski rental, snowboard $15

YOU are on our own for food, pack a lunch or bring more money ($10-15 should work)

we are meeting at my house at 7:45 am (1360 S. State St.)

Let me know if you planning to drive and if you have room for boys in your vehical.

Families are welcome.

Please call me if you have any question

507-235-8051

507-327-7805

Thanks

Mike Madsen