CVFD Training – Public Fire Education

1. CVFD Training – Public Fire Education SFFMA Training Objectives: 31-01.01 – 31-01.04

2. Training Overview • 31-01.01 Trainee shall identify five (5) common causes of fire and their prevention. • 31-01.02 Trainee shall define the importance of public fire education and inspection programs as they relate to the firedepartment public relations and to the community. • 31-01.03 Trainee shall identify procedures for conducting a fire station tour. • 31-01.04 Trainee shall identify the “Stop, Drop and Roll” technique for extinguishing clothing fires.

3. Introduction (1 of 2) • Preservation of life and property is the mission of the fire service. • Most effective method of preserving life and property is prevention. • This chapter shows how safety can be enhanced through the three Es.

4. Introduction (2 of 2) • Programs are available for teaching fire prevention and response to emergencies. • A discussion is included on the need and methodology for pre-incident management.

5. Administration of the Fire Prevention Division • Duties of the fire prevention officer are not well understood by many firefighters. • Play a key role • Responsible for all aspects of fire and life safety prior to an emergency • May be called to conduct origin and cause investigation • Efforts minimized without cooperation

6. Fire Company Inspection Program • Inspection programs benefit community and fire department. • They are usually assigned to fire prevention office. • There are several aspects of an inspection program.

7. Inspection Responsibilities • Equipment • Preparation for inspections • Conducting the inspection • Concluding the inspection • Reinspection

8. Typical Violations • Means of egress • Accessibility to exits • Proper doors and latches • Fire protection equipment • Heat and smoke detection systems • Suppression systems

9. Exit Corridors

10. Exits Labeled

11. Proper Egress Control Devices

12. Extinguishing Agents

13. Sprinkler Systems

14. Fire Alarm System Control Panel

15. Use and Storage of Hazardous Materials • Must be used and stored properly • Must check indoor and outdoor storage areas

16. Electrical Hazards • Check • Fuse and breaker panels • Accessibility • Outlet and junction boxes • Proper outlets and switches • Improper extension cord use

17. General Fire Safety • Disposal of rags • Smoking restrictions • Proper dust collection systems

18. Building Exterior • Address visible • Fire lanes clear • Secured key locks • Trash disposal areas • Outside storage • Dry landscaping

19. Concluding the Inspection

20. Voluntary residential inspections Typical hazards same as in businesses Exiting problems Safety for small children Smoke and CO detectors installed Emergency preparedness discussion Home Inspections (1 of 2)

21. Home Inspections (2 of 2)

22. Fire and Life Safety Education • PSAs • School programs • School evacuation drills • Adult programs • Fire station tours

23. Pre-incident Management Process • Pre-incident management and preplanning are related, yet different. • Deciding to preplan • Site visit • Diagrams • Seeking input from others • The finished document

24. Summary • Preventing or lessening the impact of an event must be the constant goal. • Prevention and education is an important aspect of the firefighter’s job. • Emergencies and disasters will always happen. • The fire service can minimize the effects on life and property through prevention, education, and pre-incident planning.