Post on 23-Jun-2015
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Fire PreventionRoads, Rails and Race Cars
Cooking
Heating
Electrical
Candles
Smoking Materials
Automobiles
Things that start fires…
Fast facts on fires
Possible alcohol impairment was a factor in 1 in 5 home- smoking related fires
On average there are 32 home candle fires reported per day
62 percent of reported home fire deaths resulted in not having working smoke alarms
2 out of 5 fires at home start in the kitchen
Things that stop fires
Sprinklers
Fire Extinguishers There are different types
Class A through K
Fire Blanket
Things that prevent/contain fires
Items with different materials
Automatic doors
Smoke alarms
The BIG event for fire protection… What big event caused the United States to look closer
into fire prevention and how to control it?
Aftermath from 9-11
New fire codes were established
Elevator shafts and stairwells have to be impact resistant
More fire prevention strategies implemented
Buildings over 120 feet tall must have an elevator
Can not have partially carpeted stairs
Fire Escape
From 9-11, escaping from the building was a major concern
Take the paper that is given to you Draw out a map of a house or building
Make sure to show windows, doors, etc.
Mark off where each of the exits could be to escape from a fire
What is an engineer’s role?
Examples of engineering designs…
Placement of doors for easier, more effective exiting as well as to limit fire expansion
Covering the structure with flame resistant material
Learning how to do it…
Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
Ability to: Anticipate, recognize and evaluate fire hazards
Conduct a fire risk analysis
Conduct a forensic fire scene analysis
Apply appropriate codes and standards
Understand hazardous material handling and procedures
Possible Careers
• Bachelor’s Degree• $51,000-$63,000
Fire Protection Engineer
• Bachelor’s Degree• $49,000-$64,000Fire Inspector
• High School Diploma/G.E.D.• $32,000-$53,000Fire Fighter
• High School Diploma/G.E.D.• $33,000-$44,000
Construction Worker
We want to avoid this type of aftermath…
ACTIVITY: Build your Own Skyscraper!
Use the Mega Blocks and Lincoln Logs provided to build your own building (2-3 stories tall)
Make sure to account for the different techniques learned today
You need at least 4 fire prevention strategies/follow the updated codes
Fire prevention strategies Items with different materials
Automatic doors
Smoke alarms
Updated codes Elevator shafts and stairwells have to be impact resistant
More fire prevention strategies implemented
Buildings over 120 feet tall must have an elevator
Can’t have partially carpeted stairs