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This is a new feature for the council newsletter dedicated to the safety of all Scouts and Scouters. The intent is to provide a brief subject that can be discussed by leaders (and Scouts) around the campfire on the next campout or outing. Each quarter a relevant topic will be chosen and a small informational article will be made available for download. Leaders are encouraged to print out the information and discuss it at the next opportunity that presents itself. Remember to focus on the basics as these are what most often times keep us safe in Scouting. |
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Practice Fire Safety!
In the
Campsite:
Only flashlights
and electric lanterns are permitted in tents.
No
flames in tents is a rule that must be enforced.
Never use liquid-fueled stoves, heaters, lanterns,
lighted candles, matches or other flame sources in or near tents.
Do
not pitch tents near an open fire.
Do not use flammable chemicals near tents – charcoal lighter or spray
cans of paint, bug killer or repellant.
Be careful when using electricity and lighting in tents.
Always extinguish cooking campfires promptly.
Obey all fire laws, ordinances or regulations
In the Meeting Place:
Once or twice a year, inspect the meeting location for health and safety
hazards.
Never meet in an area that does not readily allow for a quick exit in at
least two different directions.
Encourage the use of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors where
appropriate.
Encourage the placement of fire extinguishers within a reasonable
distance of travel from your location.
Encourage a detector and extinguished maintenance programs.
Conduct fire extinguisher training for adult leadership.
In the Home:
Develop a fire escape plan that shows two exits from every room in the
home.
Establish a meeting place outside of the home for your family in the
event of a fire.
Practice your fire escape plan regularly with all
the members of your family.
Practice at different times of the day.
Have at least one smoke detector on each floor of
the home and an additional one in each bedroom.
Test the smoke detectors at least once a month and
change the batteries at least once a year (twice a year is better).
Place (and maintain) fire extinguishers in the home and ensure that
family members know where they are located, how to use them, and when it
is appropriate to use them.
Brought
to you by the Mississippi Valley Council Risk Management Committee
Taken
from the Guide to Safe Scouting—BSA