Career Prep - CTR 1210

Key Ideas  Fire spreads quickly  In less than 30 seconds, a small fire can become a large blaze  The heat from a fire is more dangerous than the flames  The temperature of a room on fire can be three times as hot as boiling water  Fire uses up air and produces poisonous gases  Smoke and poisonous gases are the major causes of death

Fire Facts  It can take less than 30 seconds for a small flame to turn into a major fire  If you wake up to a fire, there is very little time to get out  While fire creates light, smoke creates darkness – it is very easy to become lost in your own home  Fire uses up air – breathing smoke and gases can make you dizzy, sleepy or stop breathing

Fire Facts  Room temperatures in a fire can reach 316° C  Breathing hot air will damage lungs  The heat from fire can melt clothes to the skin  Heat rises, so the area closer to the floor is cooler and safer when attempting an escape

DVD: “Fire-Concepts & Behavior”  Video reflection sheets must be turned in at the end of class

Fire Escape Plan 1. Draw a floor plan of your home 2. Mark two ways that you can get out of each room, especially where people sleep 3. Mark each escape route on your plan 4. Choose a meeting place – count heads! 5. Practise the fire escape plan twice a year 6. Practise exiting the building with your eyes closed or in the dark