Essentials of Fire Fighting6th Edition

Firefighter II

Chapter 21 — Fire and Life Safety Initiatives

Describe the role of a Firefighter II in planning for and conducting private dwelling fire safety surveys.

Learning Objective 1

21–2

Private dwelling fire safety surveys are performed on a voluntary basis.

21–3

The fire survey is an opportunity to achieve several goals.

21–4

Planning and public relations are also aspects of these surveys.

21–5

These surveys offer several kinds of opportunities.

21–6

Firefighters should take the survey seriously and use several guidelines.

21–7

(Cont.)

Firefighters should take the survey seriously and use several guidelines.

21–8

(Cont.)

Firefighters should take the survey seriously and use several guidelines.

21–9

(Cont.)

Firefighters should take the survey seriously and use several guidelines.

21–10

After the survey is completed, there are several actions to take.

21–11

REVIEW QUESTION

How can a Firefighter II plan for conducting a private dwelling

fire safety survey?

21–12

Explain the components that must be considered when developing fire and life safety presentations.

Learning Objective 2

21–13

There are several basic skills to use when presenting safety messages.

21–14

(Cont.)

There are several basic skills to use when presenting safety messages.

21–15

Audiences will vary and are divided into several categories.

21–16

(Cont.)

Audiences will vary and are divided into several categories.

21–17

Fire and life safety messages need to meet certain criteria to be effective.

21–18

You should use one of several patterns to organize your message to help make it understandable.

21–19

REVIEW QUESTION

What components must be considered when developing fire and

life safety presentations?

21–20

Recognize considerations that must be addressed when giving presentations to young children and

fire station tours.

Learning Objective 3

21–21

Presenting to young children requires addressing specific considerations.

21–22

(Cont.)

Presenting to young children requires addressing specific considerations.

21–23

(Cont.)

Presenting to young children requires addressing specific considerations.

21–24

Fire station tours provide several opportunities you need to understand.

21–25

Fire station tours require planning and following of safety guidelines.

21–26

(Cont.)

Fire station tours require planning and following of safety guidelines.

21–27

(Cont.)

CAUTION

Provide safety instructions at the beginning of the tour about what to do and where to go if an alarm sounds during the tour.

21–28

Fire station tours require planning and following of safety guidelines.

21–29

(Cont.)

Fire station tours require planning and following of safety guidelines.

21–30

REVIEW QUESTION

How can firefighters help address the fears of small children during fire and life safety presentations?

21–31

Describe the role of a Firefighter II in planning for and conducting preincident planning surveys.

Learning Objective 4

21–32

Preincident planning surveys gather information before an emergency occurs.

21–33

Documentation for preincident planning surveys show specific details and are used to reach several goals.

21–34

Preincident and code enforcement surveys are separate types of surveys.

21–35

Preincident planning surveys generally follow the same steps.

21–36

(Cont.)

Preincident planning surveys generally follow the same steps.

21–37

Maps, drawings, and photographs can provide useful documentation.

21–38

(Cont.)

Maps, drawings, and photographs can provide useful documentation.

21–39

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Maps, drawings, and photographs can provide useful documentation.

21–40

REVIEW QUESTION

What can a Firefighter II do to prepare for conducting a preincident

planning survey?

21–41

• Fire and life safety initiative programs benefit both the community and the fire department.

• Firefighters are an important part of that initiative by providing information to the public and preparing to respond to emergencies by surveying occupied properties.

Summary

21–42

Conduct a fire safety survey in an occupied structure.

This objective is measured in Skill Sheet 21-II-1.

Learning Objective 5

21–43

Make a fire and life safety presentation.

This objective is measured in Skill Sheet 21-II-2.

Learning Objective 6

21–44

Conduct a fire station tour.

This objective is measured in Skill Sheet 21-II-3.

Learning Objective 7

21–45

Prepare a preincident planning survey.

This objective is measured in Skill Sheet 21-II-4.

Learning Objective 8

21–46