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==1. Have the Red Alert Honor==
 
==1. Have the Red Alert Honor==
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{{ay prerequisite|Health and Science|Red Alert}}
  
 
==2. Tour a fire station or listen to a firefighter give a talk to your club or school.==
 
==2. Tour a fire station or listen to a firefighter give a talk to your club or school.==
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Find a nearby fire station (which can be in the community, at an airport, or a Park/Forestry Service station) and  arrange to have your group tour their facility or have someone come and speak to your group about what they do, how they do it, and  maybe a story about an incident that could have been prevented.  If you expect a fireman to teach any of the requirements for this honor, let them know ahead of time and give them the requirements.
  
 
==3. Organize and conduct a fire drill at a school, church, or other public building. Develop an exit map for one of the buildings. What information should be put on the Exit map?==
 
==3. Organize and conduct a fire drill at a school, church, or other public building. Develop an exit map for one of the buildings. What information should be put on the Exit map?==
 +
===Fire Drill==
 +
Work with your principle or superintendent on this requirement. They are often
 +
in charge of these activities and should already have a proper procedure. Ask to help them with one of the drills, explaining why. After the fire drill it would be a good idea to have them explain why they use the procedure that they used.  Make maps for exit routes and post them throughout the school, if they are not already there. If they are already in place review them and have the principle or superintendent explain how they work.
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 +
===What information should be put on the Exit map?===
 +
* Show primary route/routes using colored lines.
 +
* Show secondary route/routes using a different color for the lines.
 +
* Show locations of fire alarm pull stations.
 +
* Show locations of fire extinguishers.
 +
* Make a map of each floor and label it for that floor.
 
   
 
   
 
==4. Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors==
 
==4. Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors==
 
===a. What is a smoke detector and how does it work?===
 
===a. What is a smoke detector and how does it work?===
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A smoke detector is a device that detects smoke, typically as an indicator of fire.  Smoke detectors are typically housed in a disk-shaped plastic enclosure about 6 inches in diameter by 1 inch high. Most smoke detectors work either by optical detection (photoelectric) or by physical process (ionization), while others use both detection methods to increase sensitivity to smoke. Smoke detectors are powered either by electricity, battery or both. Some smoke detectors come with a light so that when the alarm goes off the light comes on and gives some light in the area of the detector.
 +
 
===b. Where should smoke detectors be placed in the home?===
 
===b. Where should smoke detectors be placed in the home?===
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Smoke detectors should be placed on every floor, preferably in hallways or stairways and inside each bedroom. This includes attics and garages. It would be a benefit if detectors were placed in every room with the exception of the bathroom (steam from a shower can cause the smoke alarm to go off).
 
===c. What is a Carbon Monoxide detector and how does it work?===
 
===c. What is a Carbon Monoxide detector and how does it work?===
 +
A carbon monoxide detector or CO detector is a device that detects the presence of the carbon monoxide (CO) gas in order to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.  CO detectors are designed to measure CO levels over time and sound an alarm before dangerous levels of CO accumulate in an environment, giving people adequate warning to safely ventilate the area or evacuate. Some system-connected detectors also alert a monitoring service that can dispatch emergency services if necessary.
 +
 +
There are three types of carbon monoxide detectors that can be used, Metal Oxide, Biomimetic and Electrochemical. The Biomimetic detector can be powered by a battery and is most common one in use for the home. This is a gas alarm and is activated when carbon monoxide clings to a gel which causes the gel to darken in color and activate the alarm.
 +
 
===d. Where should Carbon Monoxide detectors be placed in the home?===
 
===d. Where should Carbon Monoxide detectors be placed in the home?===
 +
Proper placement of a carbon monoxide (CO) detector is important. If you are installing only one carbon monoxide detector, it is recommended that it be located near the sleeping area, where it can wake you if you are asleep. Additional detectors on every level and in every bedroom of a home provides extra protection against carbon monoxide poisoning.
 +
 +
Homeowners should remember not to install carbon monoxide detectors directly above or beside fuel burning appliances, as appliances may emit a small amount of carbon monoxide upon start-up. A detector should not be placed within fifteen feet of heating or cooking appliances or in or near very humid areas such as bathrooms.
 +
 
              
 
              
 
==5. Fire Extinguishers - Complete all of the following.==
 
==5. Fire Extinguishers - Complete all of the following.==
 
===a. Know and understand the different classes of fires and the types of extinguishers needed to put them out.===
 
===a. Know and understand the different classes of fires and the types of extinguishers needed to put them out.===
===b. With a qualified instructor, know how to use a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire.===
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There are 5 different classes of fire. They are A, B, C, D, and K.
===c. Know when to quit attempting to put out a fire and evacuate. Discuss the reasons why keeping a clear exit is important.===
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;Class A: Class A fires are fires with fuels that are normal combustibles.
===d. Properly inspect a minimum of five (5) fire extinguishers in your school, church, or other public building. Report your findings to your instructor or group.===
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These include wood, clothing, etc. They can be extinguished many different
 +
ways. Common extinguishing methods include water. Extinguishers that can be used to extinguish Class A fires are A and ABC extinguishers.
  
==6. Know what to look for during a fire safety inspection. Perform a fire safety inspection of your house and present your findings to your parents. Then perform a fire safety inspection of one of the following and present your findings to the leaders of the institutionBe prepared to give suggestions and answer questions that arise.==
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;Class B: Class B fires are fires that involve fuels including oil, gas, kerosene, etc. These fires require more effort and much different methods to put them out. Common extinguishing methods are B and ABC extinguishers. However, if not available, any soil not soaked in the above liquids will do.   
===a. Your church===
 
===b. Your school===
 
===c. Other public building===
 
  
==7. What guidelines and precautions must you take before starting a camp or trash fire?==
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;Class C: Class C fires are fires that involve electricity. It can have any fuel. It is best to put this fire out by first shutting off the source of electricity. This turns the fire into either a Class A, B, or K fire, which can then be put out as prescribed for each class.
  
==8.  Serve your community in regards to fire safety by doing one of the following:==
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:If the power cannot be turned off for some reason. Use B, C, or ABC extinguishers. DO NOT USE WATER! YOU WILL BE ELECTROCUTED! After extinguishing the fire, you still have the issue of dangerous electrical current to deal with, along with the possibility of the fire reigniting. Call proper authorities immediately if the problem cannot be solved.
===a. Provide smoke detector battery replacements for your neighborhood or community.===
 
===bAssist an elderly neighbor in making their residence fire safe.===
 
===c.  Participate in a fire safety awareness campaign in your neighborhood or community.===
 
           
 
==9. Discuss how the following Bible verses apply to fire safety, both temporally and spiritually.==
 
===a. Isaiah 43:2===
 
===b. James 3:5, 6===
 
  
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;Class D: Class D fires are combustible metals. These burn because of chemical interaction. An example of this would be sodium and water. Sodium reacts violently when water is introduced. Class D extinguishers vary for each combustible metal. If you have a combustible metal in a work environment, OSHA (in the United States) requires that you have the proper extinguishing agent on hand to deal with any combustion. Never use water to extinguish Class D fires. There are safer methods of extinguishing, such as Class D extinguishers.
  
1. Have the Red Alert Honor
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;Class K: Class K fires are a newer classification used specifically for cooking oils. Water should not be used to extinguish Class K fires. Oil floats on top of water and the reacts violently with the cold water, splashing everywhere, thus spreading the fire beyond the original confines of a pot or pan. Class K extinguishers are available. However, often an extinguishing system is used instead of an extinguisher for Class K fires.
  
      a. Complete the Red Alert Honor before beginning this honor.
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===b. With a qualified instructor, know how to use a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire.===
 +
The instructor should be certified or at least work in an area that utilizes
 +
fire extinguishers often (such as an inspector or firefighter).  The fire
 +
should be no bigger than one (1) cubic foot in size and should be in a safe
 +
area (like an empty parking lot).  The acronym used for teaching the use of a
 +
fire extinguisher is PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).
  
2. Tour a fire station or listen to a firefighter give a talk to your club or school..
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* Pull the pin (sometimes a safety tab to keep the pin from falling out must be broken first).
 +
* Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
 +
* Squeeze the handle of the extinguisher to start spraying the extinguishing agent.
 +
* Sweep the nozzle at the base of the fire until certain the fire is out.
  
a. Find a nearby fire station (which can be in the community, at an airport, or a Park/Forestry Service station) and  arrange to have your group tour their facility or have someone come and speak to your group about what they do, how they do it, and  maybe a story about an incident that could have been prevented.  If you expect a fireman to teach any of the requirements for this honor, let them know ahead of time and give them the requirements.
 
  
3. Organize and conduct a fire drill at a school, church, or other public building. Develop an exit map for one of the buildings. What information should be put on the Exit map?
+
===c. Know when to quit attempting to put out a fire and evacuate. Discuss the reasons why keeping a clear exit is important.===
 +
If the fire is not extinguished when the first extinguisher is used up, do not retrieve another extinguisher and try again. Evacuate yourself and any remaining individuals from the building. You should have already pulled a fire alarm (if there is one) the moment you were sure there was a fire.
  
a. Work with your principle or superintendent on this requirement. They are often in charge of these activities and may already have a proper procedure. Ask to help them with one of the drills, explaining why. After the fire drill it would be a good idea to have them explain why they use the procedure that they used. Make maps for exit routes and post them throughout the school, if they are not already there. If they are already in place review them and have the principle or superintendent explain how they work.
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An escape route for yourself is extremely important to keep in mind when attempting to fight or extinguish a fire. If you become trapped while trying to be heroic, you have not helped emergency personnel. Instead, you have added to the things they must do. Now they have to find and try to save you as well as fight the fire.
  
b. What information should be put on the Exit map?   
 
i. Show primary route/routes using colored lines.
 
ii. Show secondary route/routes using a different color for the lines.
 
iii. Show locations of fire alarm pull stations.
 
iv. Show locations of fire extinguishers.
 
v. Make a map of each floor and label it for that floor.
 
  
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===d. Properly inspect a minimum of five (5) fire extinguishers in your school, church, or other public building.  Report your findings to your instructor or group.===
 +
Have an inspector show you what to look for when inspecting a fire extinguisher. Then, either with the inspector or with another responsible adult, go around the building and check at least five (5) fire extinguishers in your school, church, or other public building.
  
 +
==6. Know what to look for during a fire safety inspection.  Perform a fire
 +
safety inspection of your house and present your findings to your parents. Then
 +
perform a fire safety inspection of one of the following and present your
 +
findings to the leaders of the institution.  Be prepared to give suggestions
 +
and answer questions that arise.<br> a. Your church<br> b. Your school<br> c. Other public building==
 +
Have a person who does inspections explain how you should inspect your home and an industrial building.  Ask them for things that they check or maybe even a copy of the list that they use. Then either follow them on their inspection or with another adult inspect your church or school. You can be trusted to inspect your own house, though a parent and an inspector might help if you ask. When finished with your inspections let your parents and the leaders of your church or school know what you found. If you have  suggestions, now is the time to give them.  Also be prepared to explain any issues and or questions that come up during your report.
  
 
+
==7. What guidelines and precautions must you take before starting a camp or trash fire?==
 
+
*Obtain the proper fire permits as required in your area.
 
+
*Clear a ten (10) foot area around the entire fire ground. Nothing should be in that ten-foot area. No trash, no leaves, no branches, and no contaminated earth. Let nothing that can burn be left in this area.  
 
+
*Have enough extinguishing agent (water, dirt) nearby to completely extinguish the fire at its largest volume. Stir the coals to smother the fire on all sides.
 
+
*Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquid to start the fire.
 
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*Do not allow children or adults to play with the fire once it is started.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4. What are smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and how do they work?
 
                                                                                                                 
 
                                                                                                                                   
 
        There are three types of carbon monoxide detectors that can be used, Metal Oxide, Biomimetic and
 
        Electrochemical. The Biomimetic detector can be powered by a battery and is most common one in use for the
 
        Home. This is a gas alarm and is activated when carbon monoxide clings to a gel which causes the gel to
 
      darken in color and activate the alarm.
 
 
 
        d. Proper placement of a carbon monoxide (CO) detector is important. If you are installing only one carbon
 
        monoxide detector, it is recommended that it be located near the sleeping area, where it can wake you if you are
 
        asleep. Additional detectors on every level and in every bedroom of a home provides extra protection against
 
        carbon monoxide poisoning.
 
 
 
        Homeowners should remember not to install carbon monoxide detectors directly above or beside fuel burning
 
        appliances, as appliances may emit a small amount of carbon monoxide upon start-up. A detector should not be
 
        placed within fifteen feet of heating or cooking appliances or in or near very humid areas such as bathrooms.
 
 
 
 
 
5. Fire Extinguishers - Complete all of the following
 
 
 
a. There are 5 different classes of fire. They are A, B, C, D, and K.
 
 
 
                    i. Class A fires are fires with fuels that are normal combustibles.
 
              These include wood, clothing, etc. They can be extinguished many different ways. Common
 
            extinguishing methods are water. Extinguishers that can be used to extinguish Class A fires are A
 
            and ABC extinguishers.
 
 
 
 
 
                  ii. Class B fires are fires that involve fuels including oil, gas, kerosene, etc. These fires require more
 
                      effort and much different methods to put them out. Common extinguishing methods are B and ABC
 
                      extinguishers. However, if not available, any soil not soaked in the above liquids will do.
 
 
 
                  iii. Class C fires are fires that involved electricity. It can have any fuel. It is best to put this fire out by
 
                      first shutting off the source of electricity. This turns the fire into either a Class A, B, or K fire,
 
                      which can then be put out as prescribed for each class.
 
 
 
                      If the power cannot be turned off for some reason. Use B, C, or ABC extinguishers. DO NOT USE
 
                      WATER!  YOU WILL BE ELECTROCUTED! After extinguishing the fire, you still have the issue
 
                      of dangerous electrical current to deal with, along with the possibility of the fire reigniting.  Call
 
                      proper authorities immediately if the problem cannot be solved.
 
 
 
                  iv. Class D fires are combustible metals. These burn because of chemical interaction. An example of
 
                      this would be sodium and water. Sodium reacts violently when water is introduced. Class D
 
                      extinguishers vary for each combustible metal. If you have a combustible metal in a work
 
                      environment, OSHA (in the United States) requires that you have the proper extinguishing agent on
 
                      hand to deal with any combustion. Never use water to extinguish Class D fires. There are safer
 
                      methods of extinguishing, such as Class D extinguishers.
 
 
 
                  v. Class K fires are a newer classification used specifically for cooking oils. Water should not be used
 
                      to extinguish Class K fires. Oil floats on top of water and the reacts violently with the cold water,
 
                      splashing everywhere, thus spreading the fire beyond the original confines of a pot or pan. Class K
 
                      extinguishers are available. However, often an extinguishing system is used instead of an
 
                      extinguisher for Class K fires. Wax.
 
 
 
b. The instructor should be certified or at least work in an area that utilizes fire extinguishers often (such as an 
 
    inspector or firefighter).  The fire should be no bigger than one (1) cubic foot in size and should be in a safe
 
    area (like an empty parking lot).  The acronym used for teaching the use of a fire extinguisher is PASS.
 
 
 
i.  Pull the pin (sometimes a safety tab to keep the pin from falling out must be broken first).
 
ii. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
 
iii. Squeeze the handle of the extinguisher to start spraying the extinguishing agent.
 
iv. Sweep the nozzle at the base of the fire until certain the fire is out.
 
 
 
c.  If the fire is not extinguished when the first extinguisher is used up, do not retrieve another extinguisher
 
    and try again. Evacuate yourself and any remaining individuals from the building. You should have already
 
    pulled a fire alarm (if there is one) the moment you were sure there was a fire.
 
 
 
        An escape route for yourself is extremely important to keep in mind when attempting to fight or extinguish
 
    a fire. If you become trapped while trying to be heroic, you have not helped emergency personnel. Instead,
 
    you have added to the things they must do. Now they have to find and try to save you as well as fight the
 
    fire.
 
 
 
d. Have an inspector show you what to look for when inspecting a fire extinguisher. Then, either with the
 
    inspector or with another responsible adult, go around the building and check at least five (5) fire
 
    extinguishers in your school, church, or other public building.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6. Perform a fire safety inspection of your house and present your findings to your parents. Then perform a fire safety inspection of one of the following and present your findings to the leaders of the institution.  Be prepared to give suggestions and answer questions that arise.
 
 
 
            a. Have a person who does inspections explain how you should inspect your home and an industrial building.
 
                Ask them for things that they check for or maybe even a copy of the list that they use. Then either follow
 
                them on their inspection or with another adult inspect your church or school. You can be trusted to inspect
 
                your own house, though a parent and an inspector might help if you ask. When finished with your 
 
                inspections let your parents and the leaders of your church or school know what you found. If you have 
 
                suggestions, now is the time to give them.
 
 
 
            b. Also be prepared to explain any issues and or questions that come up during your report.
 
 
 
7. What precautions must you take before starting a camp or trash fire?
 
 
 
            a. Obtain the proper fire permits as required in your area.
 
 
 
            b. Clear a ten (10) foot area around the entire fire ground. Nothing should be in that ten-foot area. No trash,  
 
                no leaves, no branches, and no contaminated earth. Let nothing that can burn be left in this area.  
 
 
 
            c. Have enough extinguishing agent nearby to completely extinguish the fire at its largest volume (Water, 
 
                dirt). Stir the coals to smother the fire on all sides.
 
 
 
            d. Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquid to start the fire.
 
         
 
            e. Do not allow children or adults to play with the fire once it is started.
 
 
      
 
      
8. Memorize the following Bible verses:
+
==8. Serve your community in regards to fire safety by doing one of the following:==
   
+
===a. Provide smoke detector battery replacements for your neighborhood or community.===
  a. Isaiah 43:2
+
===b. Assist an elderly neighbor in making their residence fire safe.===
i. “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not
+
===cParticipate in a fire safety awareness campaign in your neighborhood or community.===
    overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame
+
           
    kindle upon thee. -King James Version
+
==9. Discuss how the following Bible verses apply to fire safety, both temporally and spiritually.==
 
+
===a. Isaiah 43:2===
b. James 3:5, 6
+
===b. James 3:5, 6===
i. “Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things.
 
    Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is
 
    the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of
 
    nature; and it is set on fire of hell.”    -King James Version
 

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1. Have the Red Alert Honor

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2. Tour a fire station or listen to a firefighter give a talk to your club or school.

Find a nearby fire station (which can be in the community, at an airport, or a Park/Forestry Service station) and arrange to have your group tour their facility or have someone come and speak to your group about what they do, how they do it, and maybe a story about an incident that could have been prevented. If you expect a fireman to teach any of the requirements for this honor, let them know ahead of time and give them the requirements.

3. Organize and conduct a fire drill at a school, church, or other public building. Develop an exit map for one of the buildings. What information should be put on the Exit map?

=Fire Drill

Work with your principle or superintendent on this requirement. They are often in charge of these activities and should already have a proper procedure. Ask to help them with one of the drills, explaining why. After the fire drill it would be a good idea to have them explain why they use the procedure that they used. Make maps for exit routes and post them throughout the school, if they are not already there. If they are already in place review them and have the principle or superintendent explain how they work.

What information should be put on the Exit map?

  • Show primary route/routes using colored lines.
  • Show secondary route/routes using a different color for the lines.
  • Show locations of fire alarm pull stations.
  • Show locations of fire extinguishers.
  • Make a map of each floor and label it for that floor.

4. Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors

a. What is a smoke detector and how does it work?

A smoke detector is a device that detects smoke, typically as an indicator of fire. Smoke detectors are typically housed in a disk-shaped plastic enclosure about 6 inches in diameter by 1 inch high. Most smoke detectors work either by optical detection (photoelectric) or by physical process (ionization), while others use both detection methods to increase sensitivity to smoke. Smoke detectors are powered either by electricity, battery or both. Some smoke detectors come with a light so that when the alarm goes off the light comes on and gives some light in the area of the detector.

b. Where should smoke detectors be placed in the home?

Smoke detectors should be placed on every floor, preferably in hallways or stairways and inside each bedroom. This includes attics and garages. It would be a benefit if detectors were placed in every room with the exception of the bathroom (steam from a shower can cause the smoke alarm to go off).

c. What is a Carbon Monoxide detector and how does it work?

A carbon monoxide detector or CO detector is a device that detects the presence of the carbon monoxide (CO) gas in order to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. CO detectors are designed to measure CO levels over time and sound an alarm before dangerous levels of CO accumulate in an environment, giving people adequate warning to safely ventilate the area or evacuate. Some system-connected detectors also alert a monitoring service that can dispatch emergency services if necessary.

There are three types of carbon monoxide detectors that can be used, Metal Oxide, Biomimetic and Electrochemical. The Biomimetic detector can be powered by a battery and is most common one in use for the home. This is a gas alarm and is activated when carbon monoxide clings to a gel which causes the gel to darken in color and activate the alarm.

d. Where should Carbon Monoxide detectors be placed in the home?

Proper placement of a carbon monoxide (CO) detector is important. If you are installing only one carbon monoxide detector, it is recommended that it be located near the sleeping area, where it can wake you if you are asleep. Additional detectors on every level and in every bedroom of a home provides extra protection against carbon monoxide poisoning.

Homeowners should remember not to install carbon monoxide detectors directly above or beside fuel burning appliances, as appliances may emit a small amount of carbon monoxide upon start-up. A detector should not be placed within fifteen feet of heating or cooking appliances or in or near very humid areas such as bathrooms.


5. Fire Extinguishers - Complete all of the following.

a. Know and understand the different classes of fires and the types of extinguishers needed to put them out.

There are 5 different classes of fire. They are A, B, C, D, and K.

Class A
Class A fires are fires with fuels that are normal combustibles.

These include wood, clothing, etc. They can be extinguished many different ways. Common extinguishing methods include water. Extinguishers that can be used to extinguish Class A fires are A and ABC extinguishers.

Class B
Class B fires are fires that involve fuels including oil, gas, kerosene, etc. These fires require more effort and much different methods to put them out. Common extinguishing methods are B and ABC extinguishers. However, if not available, any soil not soaked in the above liquids will do.
Class C
Class C fires are fires that involve electricity. It can have any fuel. It is best to put this fire out by first shutting off the source of electricity. This turns the fire into either a Class A, B, or K fire, which can then be put out as prescribed for each class.
If the power cannot be turned off for some reason. Use B, C, or ABC extinguishers. DO NOT USE WATER! YOU WILL BE ELECTROCUTED! After extinguishing the fire, you still have the issue of dangerous electrical current to deal with, along with the possibility of the fire reigniting. Call proper authorities immediately if the problem cannot be solved.
Class D
Class D fires are combustible metals. These burn because of chemical interaction. An example of this would be sodium and water. Sodium reacts violently when water is introduced. Class D extinguishers vary for each combustible metal. If you have a combustible metal in a work environment, OSHA (in the United States) requires that you have the proper extinguishing agent on hand to deal with any combustion. Never use water to extinguish Class D fires. There are safer methods of extinguishing, such as Class D extinguishers.
Class K
Class K fires are a newer classification used specifically for cooking oils. Water should not be used to extinguish Class K fires. Oil floats on top of water and the reacts violently with the cold water, splashing everywhere, thus spreading the fire beyond the original confines of a pot or pan. Class K extinguishers are available. However, often an extinguishing system is used instead of an extinguisher for Class K fires.

b. With a qualified instructor, know how to use a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire.

The instructor should be certified or at least work in an area that utilizes fire extinguishers often (such as an inspector or firefighter). The fire should be no bigger than one (1) cubic foot in size and should be in a safe area (like an empty parking lot). The acronym used for teaching the use of a fire extinguisher is PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).

  • Pull the pin (sometimes a safety tab to keep the pin from falling out must be broken first).
  • Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
  • Squeeze the handle of the extinguisher to start spraying the extinguishing agent.
  • Sweep the nozzle at the base of the fire until certain the fire is out.


c. Know when to quit attempting to put out a fire and evacuate. Discuss the reasons why keeping a clear exit is important.

If the fire is not extinguished when the first extinguisher is used up, do not retrieve another extinguisher and try again. Evacuate yourself and any remaining individuals from the building. You should have already pulled a fire alarm (if there is one) the moment you were sure there was a fire.

An escape route for yourself is extremely important to keep in mind when attempting to fight or extinguish a fire. If you become trapped while trying to be heroic, you have not helped emergency personnel. Instead, you have added to the things they must do. Now they have to find and try to save you as well as fight the fire.


d. Properly inspect a minimum of five (5) fire extinguishers in your school, church, or other public building. Report your findings to your instructor or group.

Have an inspector show you what to look for when inspecting a fire extinguisher. Then, either with the inspector or with another responsible adult, go around the building and check at least five (5) fire extinguishers in your school, church, or other public building.

==6. Know what to look for during a fire safety inspection. Perform a fire safety inspection of your house and present your findings to your parents. Then perform a fire safety inspection of one of the following and present your findings to the leaders of the institution. Be prepared to give suggestions and answer questions that arise.
a. Your church
b. Your school
c. Other public building== Have a person who does inspections explain how you should inspect your home and an industrial building. Ask them for things that they check or maybe even a copy of the list that they use. Then either follow them on their inspection or with another adult inspect your church or school. You can be trusted to inspect your own house, though a parent and an inspector might help if you ask. When finished with your inspections let your parents and the leaders of your church or school know what you found. If you have suggestions, now is the time to give them. Also be prepared to explain any issues and or questions that come up during your report.

7. What guidelines and precautions must you take before starting a camp or trash fire?

  • Obtain the proper fire permits as required in your area.
  • Clear a ten (10) foot area around the entire fire ground. Nothing should be in that ten-foot area. No trash, no leaves, no branches, and no contaminated earth. Let nothing that can burn be left in this area.
  • Have enough extinguishing agent (water, dirt) nearby to completely extinguish the fire at its largest volume. Stir the coals to smother the fire on all sides.
  • Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquid to start the fire.
  • Do not allow children or adults to play with the fire once it is started.

8. Serve your community in regards to fire safety by doing one of the following:

a. Provide smoke detector battery replacements for your neighborhood or community.

b. Assist an elderly neighbor in making their residence fire safe.

c. Participate in a fire safety awareness campaign in your neighborhood or community.

9. Discuss how the following Bible verses apply to fire safety, both temporally and spiritually.

a. Isaiah 43:2

b. James 3:5, 6