Activity
Fire safety
In this activity, students discuss a number of scenarios involving fire risk, become familiar with the school fire safety plan and create a plan for their own home.
Fire risk tips
In this video clip, Grant Pearce from Scion’s Rural Fire Research Group at the University of gives fire safety advice to people going into rural areas.
Point of interest: What are some key things you can do to reduce fire risk in rural areas?
Rights: The University of Waikato
By the end of this activity, students should:
know what to do in the event of home fire
be aware of fire safety issues
understand the importance of a home escape plan.
Download the Word file (see link below) for:
introduction/background notes
what you need
what to do
scenario cards.
Published:18 November 2009
