Fire Web Sites For Teachers and Students
Arson and Fire setting
Juvenile Firesetter Resource Guide
A resource for teachers, administrators and parents on how to counsel and
deal with juvenile firesetters.
http://www.theideabank.com/jfs_guide/
Say "No" To Pyro - Lesson Plan
A lesson plan for kindergarten and 1st grade on how to handle situation
where someone is not being safe with fire. "Children need to learn
how to handle situations where something is not safe when dealing with fire.
This will show them what to do when they come across a situation where there
is a possible problem."
http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Safety/SFY0007.html
SOS Fires: Youth Intervention Program
A Web site for the exchange of information on youth fire setting.
http://www.sosfires.com
Juvenile Firesetters
By age level. Information for adults on what is a child's natural curiosity
about fire and what is a warning sign of too great an interest.
http://www.geocities.com/fire-ed/firesetters.html
Burns and Health
Minor Burns - Prevention and Treatment
A short page on the treatment of minor burns.
http://www.quickcare.org/skin/burns.html
General
How Fire Extinguishers Work
Examines what fire extinguishers do and how they should be used.
http://home.howstuffworks.com/fire-extinguisher.htm
Fire Extinguishers, All You Ever Wanted To Know About
Discusses the four types of fire extinguishers and the kinds of fires they
are used for.
http://www.hanford.gov/fire/safety/extingrs.htm
Fire Weather Forecastsfrom the National Weather Service
The National Weather Service tracks areas where fire risk is high due to weather
conditions.Use the map to find the forecast in any area.
http://fire.boi.noaa.gov/
Purchasing and Installing Your Smoke Detector
A fact sheet on what kind of smoke detector to purchase and where in the home
smoke detectors should be placed.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0690_3.html
How Smoke Detectors Work
A description of how smoke detectors work to detect smoke and fire and to
warn people.
http://home.howstuffworks.com/smoke.htm
Historical
The Firehouse Museum
Information about the Firehouse Museum in San Diego, California includes an
online photo exhibit showing firefighting equipment from the 19th and
20th centuries. Sections: Overview of the Museum; Steam Fire Engine;
The 1841 Lancaster Fire Engine; The La Jolla #1; 1938 Seagrave Fire Engine;
Fire Alarm Boxes and Fire Extinguishers; 1858 Ramsey and a Deming from the
1880s.
http://www.globalinfo.com/noncomm/firehouse/Exhibit.html
The Fire Engine In The Colonial Community
An electronic field trip through the PBS site to colonial Williamsburg on
fire and firefighting in the 18th century.Includes a Quiz, Scavenger
Hunt, movie, lesson plans, Tips for Educators and more.
http://www.pbs.org/williamsburg/backdraft/fireincv.html
Yellowstone Fires - Exploring The Environment (Learning Unit)
A unit for grades 5-8 on wildfires. "In 1995, a report by the Congressional
Research Service stated that the current fuel management policy's reduction
of fire control costs and damages is not well documented. For this reason,
a group of concerned government agencies has contacted your team of environmental
biologists. This group would like your help in resolving this policy debate.
They would like to know whether or not to allow naturally-caused fires in
national parks to burn to their natural conclusion. The government agencies
are particularly interested in your recommendations based on your Earth System
Science (ESS) analysis of a fire's impact on the air, land, water, and living
things."
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/yellowstone/YFmain.html
Yellowstone Fires - Radio Expedition
"The great fires of 1988 scorched nearly half of Yellowstone National
Park. NPR's Alex Chadwick was there, covering it all for NPR. Ten years later
he returned to check the park's pulse. His diagnosis? "When you get out of
your car, when you really see the forest, you realize, Ah, it's all springing
up." Get the story behind the story and find out how "nature bounces back." Listen
to the broadcasts and then read the background to the story.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/radiox/frame.html?yellowstone/
Fire Basics
Fire - 42Explore
Basic information on fire along with extensive activities and links.
http://www.42explore.com/fire.htm
Fire Wars
A companion site to the NOVA episode "Fire Wars." "NOVA accompanies
the men and women of a wildland firefighting crew known as the Arrowhead
Hotshots as they battle one of the most destructive wildfire seasons ever,
the summer of 2000." Includes: Sections: The Producer's Story (how
they filmed it), The World on Fire, Outfitting Wildland Firefighters, How
Plants Use Fire, Glossary of Fire Terms, Wildfire Simulator, On Fire and
more.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fire/
How Fire Works
How fire burns. Shows the science behind a fire.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/fire.htm
How Fires Burn - The Fire Triangle (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on the fire triangle.
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Safety/SFY0202.html
Firefighting, Structural
Junior Firefighters Wanted (Webquest)
A webquest for kindergarten to 1st grade on fire safety. "Jr.
Fire Fighters are needed to help teach fire safety. The Jr. Fighters will
also need to know how to prevent fires from starting in and around their
homes. To become a Jr. Fire Fighter you will work with a partner to explore
different parts of fire safety and prevention. You will then use your knowledge
to devise and practice a safe route out of your home. Continue with caution,
fires are dangerous!"
http://schools.sd68.bc.ca/ed611/scott/test.html
Florida State Fire College Kid's Site: The Hot Spot
Includes The Game Room, The Firehouse, Now Showing, What's New, Teacher's
Guide, Online Games (Home Hazard Hunt, Color Me, Who Am I?, The Secret Message),
and a firefighter movie featuring firefighter training. New feature includes
fire fighting equipment from the past.
http://www.fsfckids.ufl.edu/index.shtml
Using technology To Fight Fires (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on fighting fire. "Students explore
how digital maps and global satellite positioning are helping firefighters
in the San Bernardino Valley. Students will then research what factors promote
fire danger and various firefighting techniques."
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19981015thursday.html
Firefighter Protective Clothing Tour & Fire Engine Tour
Take an illustrated tour of the protective clothing firefighters wear to protect
them from the intense heat of a fire. Each item of clothing also has a video
clip. Then click at the bottom right for an illustrated tour of a fire engine.
http://www.ci.davis.ca.us/fire/pct/
Fireman Maze Coloring Page
For primary students. A group of coloring pages to print out from the Wisconsin
AAA. This is a Fireman Maze to "Help the Fireman Get to the Fire."
http://www.autoclubgroup.com/wisconsin/coloring_book.asp
The Firefighter's Creed
A copy of the Fire Fighter's Creed, spelling out the universal mission of
the firefighter.
http://www.fire-find.com/ffcreed.html
Firefighter Chore Board
For primary grades. A plan for a chore board using a firefighter theme.
http://www.geocities.com/learnatplay/firefightercb.html
Scottie's Firehouse
A bright, colorful site. Scottie the Firefighter leads 3rd and
4th graders through fun learning about fire safety. Sections: Fire
Safety Check List; Color & Learn; Did You Know?; Scottie's Story Book;
Interactive House; Fire Escape Plan; History of Scottie; Puzzles & Games;
Scottie's Scrapbook; Scottie's Art Gallery; and Information for Fire Safety
(Educators).
http://www.scottiesfirehouse.com/
Sparky The Fire Dog
Aimed at children 5-9. Includes: News Flash, Cool to Do, Fun with Firetrucks,
The Story of Sparky, Hot Diggity Dalmatians, Sparky's Arcade, and Ask Sparky.
http://www.sparky.org/
State Fire Marshal's Office: Kid's Page
Flash the Fire Dog guides primary level students through various exercises
to increase their awareness of fire safety. Includes: Test Your Knowledge;
Is Your Home Safe?; Exit Drills, Stop, Drop & Roll; Word Search Game; and
a Coloring Book.
http://www.firesafekids.state.tn.us/index.html
USFA - Kids Fire Safety Page
Features Smoke Alarms, Escape Planning and Home Fire Safety, Hydro's Hazard
House, Games, and Become a Junior Fire Marshal. Includes a Teacher's Lounge
with suggestions for lessons and activities.
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/
BOOTS THE CLOWN FIRE SAFETY PAGE
A fire safety site from Boots the Clown, a fire safety clown in Nashville,
TN. Includes information on smoke detectors, fireworks safety tips, word
games to copy or download, a photo album, Hot Links and more. Fun music and
animation but some pages slow to load.
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Dell/5811/
COMMUNITY HELPERS WEBQUEST - THE FIRE STATION
A webquest for primary students in which they learn about what they will find
at a fire station, the role of firefighters and fire safety tips.
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/rbearden/webquest.htm
FIRE, FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES THEME PAGE
A theme page with activities and lessons on fire safety.
http://www.fastq.com/%7Ejbpratt/education/theme/firesafety.html
FIRE - A WEBQUEST ABOUT FIREMEN AND FIRE SAFETY
A webquest for primary students on the role of firefighters in the community
and what children and their families can do to help prevent fires.
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/sessions/firesafety/t-index.htm
KENT VIRTUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
A virtual fire station in which students can tour the different stations and
see interviews with some of the firefighters. Includes lesson ideas and fire
safety info sites.
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/curriculum/vtours/fire/index.html
KERN COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TOURS AND PHOTOS
Includes a Slideshow, Explore a New Fire Engine, Explore Charlie 3 (fire engine
for airport fires), A Virtual Tour of Station 67 and a Virtual Tour of Station
62 (airport fire station). Good photos.
http://www.co.kern.ca.us/fire/media/index.htm
FIRE TRUCK CRAFTS
Two craft activities for pre-k or kindergarten students for a lesson on fire
safety. Includes constructing a fire truck from cardboard and making a fire
truck snack. Also includes three coloring pages, either to print or online.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/fire/
FIRE TRUCKS - BUILD YOUR OWN - WEBQUEST
A webquest in which elementary students learn about fire trucks and design
their own.
http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~hiskett/webquest.htm
FIREFIGHTERS! A COMMUNITY HELPERS WEBQUEST
A webquest for kindergarten students on the role of firefighters in the community
and fire safety tips.
http://www.ga.unc.edu/NCTA/NCTA/WebQuest/LHP/WebQuest/Index3.htm
FIREPALS KID SAFETY NET
A fun, colorful site for kids on safety, from fire safety to earthquake safety.
Sections: Tips, Games, Music & Video. The Games section includes: Life
Safety Quiz; Fire Escape Game; Dial 911 Game. In the Music & Video section,
kids can choose from four fire safety songs or view a funny video.
http://www.firepals.org/
Firefighting, Wildland
So You Want To Be A Firefighter?
A look at what it takes, in skills and guts, to become a wildfire firefighter.
Includes both serious and tongue-in-cheek observations.
http://www.wildfirenews.com/fire/articles/jobs.html
Fire Call: A Wildland Firefighter Speaks
A streaming video of Norman Shuster, a veteran wildland firefighter who talks
about how it feels to fight these fires and the awful dangers involved (includes
both audio and captioned narration). Includes several links.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/firecall/
FOREST FIRE FIGHTING HOTSHOT CREW
Follows a forest fire fighting crew as they fight forest fires.The photos clearly
show the hard work of these little known firefighters.
http://www.sover.net/~kenandeb/fire/hotshot.html
Fire Safety
Preschool Crafts for Fire Safety
Five simple craft activities for fire awareness and safety.
http://www.preschooleducation.com/afire.shtml
Preschool Snacks for Fire Safety
Directions for four snacks for preschool students as part of fire safety lessons:
Fire Engine Cookies, Fireman's Shake, Energy Chews, and Candle Snacks.
http://www.preschooleducation.com/cfire.shtml
HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN
Detailed information from the Phoenix Fire Department on setting up a home
escape plan.
http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/FIRE/escfire.html
Fire Safe Kids
Fire safety page from the Illinois State Fire Marshal's office. Includes photos
and information on Firedogs, Look for the Fire Hazards Game, Teaching Materials,
photos and information on Fire Engines and Firefighters and their equipment
and more.
http://www.state.il.us/kids/fire/
Fire Safety At Home Webquest
A webquest for primary level students on fire safety. "The Fire Marshall
needs your help in teaching others about how not to start a fire (fire prevention)
and how to be safe from a fire when caught in one at home (fire safety). The
Fire Marshall knows that you are fire smart. So he wants you to be his Junior
Firefighter . As a Jr. Firefighter, you need to teach your family about fire
safety and fire prevention." Includes an extensive Teacher section.
http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/itec815_f98/macostamercado/mamteacher2.html
Fire Safety Webquest
A webquest on fire safety for grades 2-3. "Firefighters help save lives.
As a firefighter you can also save lives by providing other students with some
fire safety tips. You are going to work in assigned groups of three to gather
information and then create a fire safety brochure which you will share with
students in another classroom. Then you will work alone to design a fire escape
plan poster."
http://studenthome.nku.edu/~webquest/Pugh/introduction.htm
Teaching Elementary Students About Fire Safety - Lesson Plan
A lesson plan for grades 2-3 in which students act out safe and unsafe campfire
practices.
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Safety/SFY0013.html
10 Tips For Fire Safety
Ten basic fire safety tips for everyone, young and old.
http://www.cyberstreet.com/firedept/10tips.htm
Fire Safety - Lesson Plan
A lesson plan for 2nd grade students on fire safety. "The
students will be able to appreciate the importance of a Fire Safety Plan through
the demonstration of the three key points: 1.) Stop, Drop, and Roll Procedure
2.) The Great Escape Method 3.) Home Safety Rules."
http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/2069.html
FIRE SAFETY - STOP, DROP & ROLL - LESSON PLAN
Lesson plan for Kindergarten students on Stop, Drop and Roll in which students
learn the technique, when it is used and sequence the words.
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/OSSFireSafetyStopDropRollK.htm
FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Tips to make the holidays safe from fires. Sections: Trees, Lights, Decorations,
and Fireplaces.
http://stepbystepcc.com/firesafety.html
FIRE SAFETY WEBQUEST
A fire safety webquest for primary students. "The Manteno Fire Chief
needs your help in teaching others what to do if they are caught in a fire.
The Fire Chief wants you to be his Junior Fire Marshall, because he knows you
are fire smart. He wants you to teach your family and friends about fire safety
and how to be fire smart."
http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/dlambert/toppage1.htm
FIRE SAFETY WORD SEARCH
A word search game for kids on fire safety.
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/fire-ws.htm
FIRE SAFETY WORD SEARCH GAMES
Two fire safety word search games.
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/g.wrdsrch.htm
HOTDOG'S FIRE SAFETY COLORING BOOK
A 20-page coloring book from the New York City Fire Department. Download or
print out.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/safety/firesafety_book.shtml
KIDS FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Features Buzzy the Smoke Detector, Reddy the Fire Extinguisher, Squirt the
Water Drop and their friends.They provide simple safety tips for children.
Includes BedTime Checklist; Flashlight Guy; Stop, Drop and Roll; Safety in
the Kitchen; Call 911, and other safety tips such as from Beanie the Bike
Safety Helmet. A bright and colorful site for primary students.Includes also
an Emergency Escape Plan contest.
http://www.kfst.net/
NYS FIRE SAFETY KIDS PAGE
Hershey the Arson Dog teaches kids about fire safety and the work of these
talented animals. Sections include: Arson Dogs, Fire Week History, Fire Lessons,
Puzzles, Quiz Time, Fire Trucks, Action Photos, and Ask Hershey.
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kidsroom/firesafe/firesafe.html
Fire Safety ABC's
Fire Safety Questions and Answers. Good basic information on fire extinguishers,
evacuating a burning building and what to do if situations. Includes a True/False
Quiz.
http://www.ou.edu/oupd/fireprim.htm
FIRE SAFETY ACTIVITIES
Activities for elementary students on fire safety. Includes: Books, Songs & Poems,
Language/Group Activities, Math Activities, Art Activities, Learn Centers,
and Firefighter Snacks.
http://www.kinderhive.net/Fire.html
FIRE SAFETY ACTIVITY AND COLORING BOOK
For primary students. An activity and coloring book from the San Rafael Fire
Department.
http://www.sanrafaelfire.org/images/colorbook.pdf
FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION WEBQUEST
A webquest for third grade students on fire safety including recognizing fire
hazards."In this WebQuest, you will learn different fire hazards
to look for in your house. Fire hazards are different things that could possibly
start a fire if they are not taken care of. You will also learn what to do
if a fire should start in your house. Knowing what to do could save both
you and your family if you ever are in a fire."
http://oneweb.utc.edu/~deborah-mcallister/educ575/wq03SaraNaylor_RobinNewberry/WQNaylorNewberry.htm
FIRE SAFETY COLORING BOOK
A PDF format coloring book from the Milwaukee Fire Department. Requires Adobe
Acrobat to print.
http://www.ci.mil.wi.us/display/displayFile.asp?docid=4502&filename=/User/cbates/firecolorbook.pdf
FIRE SAFETY COLORING BOOK
A fire safety coloring book to print out for kids to color.
http://www.westcov.org/kids/fscolor.html
FIRE SAFETY IN YOUR HOME WEBQUEST
A webquest for primary students on fire safety in the home. Students learn
what to do if there's a fire, evacuation plans and more.
http://education.wichita.edu/m3/tips/health/second/safety/webqstfrm.htm
FIRE SAFETY LINKS
Very good links page.
http://www.hvfd.com/kidspage.html
FIRE SAFETY THEME PAGE
A page for primary children with songs and activities on fire safety.
http://stepbystepcc.com/firesafety.html
FIRE SAFETY WEBQUEST
A webquest for third grade students on fire safety in which they must develop
aids to help people remember fire safety rules.
http://www.juliethompson.com/Webquest/fire/
STAYING ALIVE - KID ZONE
Flip the Fire Monkey and Mrs. Aboutfire teach children about how fires start
and how they behave. Sections: Coloring Pages, Room to Room Safety, Fire
Mazes, Word Searches and Crossword Puzzles. There's also an Ask Firefighter
Shane section where children can ask questions.
http://www.stayingalive.ca/kids_zone.html
SURVIVE ALIVE PROGRAM
Information, including an instructional guide, on the Survive Alive program.
Includes: Learn How to Survive Alive, Tour the Survive Alive House, Fire
and Life Safety Information, The Kids Club.
http://www.survivealive.org/main.html
ALFY - TEACH, LEARN,COMMUNICATE
Some fun, fire safety links for kids.
http://www.alfy.com/teachers/teach/thematic_units/Fire_Safety/Fire_safety_1.asp
HALLOWEEN FIRE SAFETY TIPS
A quick set of facts and tips for fire safety at Halloween.
http://www.nfpa.org/Research/NFPAFactSheets/Halloween_Safety/halloween_safety.asp
KIDDE HOME SAFETY EDUCATION CENTER
Interactive games (set up by age level), puzzles and links to other safety
sites. Now includes lesson plans set up by grade level. Just click on the
Adult section.
http://www.kiddeus.com/youthpag.shtml
Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention Week
The official site for Fire Prevention Week. Includes: Fire Safety Tips; E.D.I.T.H.;
Activities; Fire Links; and Lesson Plans (for ages 3-14).Also includes a
section on the history of Fire Prevention Week and children and matches.
http://firesafety.buffnet.net/
CHILDREN'S ONLINE FIRE PREVENTION HANDBOOK
A book to print out on fire prevention for children. Includes coloring pages,
quizzes, matching, safety tips and much more.
http://safetypub.com/cfph/cfph.htm
Wildfires
Wildlandfire.com - The Home of the Wildland Firefighter (Photos)
A huge number of photos of wildfires and firefighting.
http://www.wildlandfire.com/photos.htm
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING AND FIRE SAFETY WEBQUEST
A webquest for grades 7-12 on fighting wildfires. Students learn about firefighting
tactics and the differences in fighting fires in buildings and outdoors. "During
this WebQuest I will be asking students to formulate their own plan of attack.
I will provide students with information and tactics that are needed and
used by firefighters in the field. They will formulate an essay describing
how they will execute the head of the fire incident team's orders to come
to the end of a successful mission of extinguishing a fire."
http://learn.sdstate.edu/webquest/firefighting/HausWebQuest.htm
WOODS ABLAZE
Are wildfires always bad?Why Files examines the various positions on fighting
wildfires and how they can be a hazard to man but a boost to nature.
http://whyfiles.org/018forest_fire/index.html
FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! A Webquest About Wildfires
A webquest for high school or forestry students on the diverse nature of wildfires.
Students learn about fire ecology and fire fighting policies.
http://www.arches.uga.edu/~jks828/documents/firewebquest.htm
NATURE'S FURY - WILDFIRES
Information on wildfires from the National Geographic. Sections: Introduction,
The Effect, The Phenomena, and The Science. Each section has an Image Gallery
and there are numerous video and audio clips.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/wildfires/wildfires.html
Smokey Bear
The official web site of Smokey Bear Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires.
Includes: Smokey Kids (In the Forest, Campfire Games {including Smokejumper!
The Firefighting Game), Bear Facts and Smokey Mail), Only You (The Science
of Wildfires, Fighting Fires, Good Fires/Bad Fires, Prevention), and Smokey's
Vault (Story of Smokey, History of Campaign, Smokey on the Radio, Images of
Smokey).
http://www.smokeybear.com/
High School
SMOKEY BEAR TAKES ALGEBRA - LESSON PLAN
For advanced students. A lesson plan for senior high students on the factors
that play a role in creating a fire-hazard index. "This lesson introduces
students to the many factors that play a role in creating a forest-fire danger
rating index. Students work with the Angstrom and Nesterov Indexes. To complete
the activities related to these indexes, students should be comfortable with
linear, quadratic and exponential functions. Summation notation is also used
with the Nesterov index. Graphing calculators are required for completing
some of the activities."
http://illuminations.nctm.org/index_d.aspx?id=381
Calamity Sane: Understanding Responses During Emergency Situations (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on how people respond to emergency situations
such as fires. "In this lesson, students observe responses to emergency situations
by participating in and making observations about a fire drill. They then analyze
the fire drill proceedings from the perspective of a sociologist investigating
social order during disaster response."
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20040907tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
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