Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service Teachers Manual – Key Stage 1

People Who

Help us

Smoke Alarms

Fire Plans

Matches &

Lighters

Stop Drop &

Roll

Introduction In 2013 we made a commitment, in consultation with our communities, to five long term priorities to achieve our mission “Working together to make Cornwall safer” and we believe that these are critical and will remain for the next three years. Through reviewing our influences and understanding our risks we have identified a number of objectives and outcomes against our priorities to determine what we want to achieve over the next three years and will form our delivery plan. These align to Cornwall Councils strategy to ensure we are delivering against the wider aims of the Council.

Our priorities:

Welcome

Welcome to your online Key Stage 1 pack. We have aimed to make this

resource as quick and easy to use as possible. It has been developed in

three main sections:

Teacher’s Manual

Teacher’s Resources

Children’s Activities

The teacher’s resources and children’s activities have been further split

into five topics which are separate pdf files to make it user friendly. The

topics are listed on the front cover.

Teacher’s Manual

This is aimed at guiding you through information on each of the topics

including learning outcomes that are appropriate for this age group. It will

be colour coded throughout so you can easily identify each topic.

Teacher’s Resources

These will be printable visual resources that can be used in class with the

stories or basic information on the reverse. This will allow you to print out

whichever topic you wish to cover as and when you need it.

Children’s Activities

These will be printable worksheets that compliment your topic. The same

worksheets will run through each of the topics so there is a familiarity for

the children. These will be in the form of word searches; easy crosswords;

colouring in sheets; dot to dots and either surveys, questionnaires or

interview sheets. This will give you an array of activities, which will be

appropriate for each year group or learning ability.

People Who

Help us

People who help us

It is important that we give you a complete overview of the people

working within Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety

Service.

‘People who help us’ are a key feature which you cover, year on

year in your curriculum. There are many jobs and roles that

support the service on the whole, including firefighters.

Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety (CFRCS) Service is

responsible for a wide range of services that help make Cornwall safer.

Our wide remit is delivered through a range of Prevention, Protection and

Response services.

People Who

Help us

The teams that make up Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service

At Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety (CFRCS) Service, we have

many departments and staff working together to make Cornwall safer.

Whilst we have the very vital firefighters on the ground fighting fires,

attending rescues and supporting their community, a lot of work is done

behind the scenes.

The service is made up of following areas:

Community Safety The Community Safety Team is divided into the following areas:

• Prevention, Protection and Road Safety

Prevention is a team that delivers fire and road safety education and

awareness to the communities in Cornwall, through events; campaigns;

safety talks; community visits; school visits and home fire safety checks. This

team is assisted by duty crews that attend local events in their community as

well as providing open days, demonstrations etc.

The Business fire safety team (Protection) are specially trained and qualified

Fire Safety Officers who give advice and support to businesses regarding fire

safety. They carry out fire safety audits throughout Cornwall based on risk

and ensure compliance with fire safety legislation. Their main aim is to

protect life and property, support businesses to improve fire safety where fire

legislation is enforced and to promote economic growth.

• Amethyst and Intelligence Team

AMETHYST Community Safety Intelligence team was introduced in 2001 in

response to the growing demand to collect and share local data to support

Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs) in reducing crime and

the fear of crime. By sharing information, patterns of crime will be identified

along with the underlying causes; leading to more informative decision

making, effective targeting of resources and cohesive partnership working.

People Who

Help us

• Anti-Social Behaviour and Community Engagement Team

One of the biggest problems both nationally and locally that affects

communities in Cornwall is anti-social behaviour. Anti-social Behaviour

covers a wide range of acts that can include verbal abuse, vandalism,

joyriding, noise nuisance, criminal damage, assault, throwing missiles,

underage drinking, engaging in threatening behaviour in groups or

harassment of residents or passers-by.

• Domestic and Sexual Violence Team

One in four women and one in six men experience domestic violence at

some stage in their lives. Domestic violence always affects children and

cuts across the boundaries of social class, age, disability, sexuality and

lifestyle.

• Drug and Alcohol Team

Service Support This includes, administration; IT; communications, business support. Staff

in Service Headquarters (SHQ) work on research, policies, procedures,

social media, website, equipment, appliances and safe procedures for our

firefighters.

Service Delivery Fire crews respond to all emergency call outs. We have 31 Community Fire

Stations throughout Cornwall. Two of these stations are staffed 24 hours,

four are staffed 12 hours and one (Newquay) operates for 12 hours in

winter but increases to 24 hours in the summer. The remaining stations are

known as ‘on-call’.

People Who

Help us

Workforce Development The Workforce Development Team prepares firefighters with a

good knowledge of theory and practical in preparation for their

13 week training course at firefighter training college. When they return

they then spend two years training on the job, in order to perfect their skills

and knowledge. They are continually mentored by an experienced firefighter

on the duty watch, are supported by training to complete their firefighter’s

training file, see them through first aid training and all their competencies

in becoming an experienced firefighter.

Resilience and Emergency Management Resilience and Emergency Management is a team of people who test emergency management plans to ensure that they are fit for purpose. They participate in and arrange live exercises and table top exercises which follow possible scenarios that could affect Cornwall, its communities and Council service provision.

Engineering Workshops Without engineering workshops we would not have safe engines and fleet

vehicles in our service. Not only do they maintain the huge number of fleet

vehicles but they also maintain the equipment on all of the fire engines,

such as equipment used for firefighting; vehicle extrication; water rescue;

rope rescue etc.

Stores Stores also play a vital role for the fire service. They do all the purchasing

for the various parts needed for vehicle and equipment repairs and

replacements. This includes shelving that goes into the fire engines; the

uniform we all wear; and the many items that assist us in our roles.

Risk Management The Risk Management Team ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of Cornwall

Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service. They make sure work conditions

are safe and equipment is properly maintained.

People Who

Help us

Teaching Resources

We have provided in the “Teacher’s Resources” a picture and

narrative for each of the following:

Personnel Chief Fire Officer (CFO)

Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO)

Critical Control Centre personnel)

Education Officers

Firefighters in fire kit

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus

Archie – Fire investigation dog

Service Headquarters - Staff

Community Fire Stations

The role of the firefighter Road Traffic Collisions

Flooding

Animal Rescue

Fire Rescue

People Rescue

The children’s activities will also focus on these roles.

People Who

Help us

Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms Information on smoke alarms

A smoke alarm is the easiest way to alert you to the danger of fire

and smoke, giving you time to escape. They are cheap, easy to get

hold of and easy to fit. If a fire starts while you’re asleep and you

don’t have a working smoke alarm, there’s a strong chance you’ll

never get out. You will just drift deeper and deeper into a fume-filled

sleep. Children are particularly vulnerable in a fire. If they are scared,

they may hide rather than try to escape.

Did you know?

You and your children are twice as likely to die in a house fire if you don’t have a working smoke alarm.

When firefighters put out house fires, they find that many families’ smoke alarms aren’t actually working. For example, the batteries are dead or have been removed.

Families where someone smokes are at greatest risk. Cigarettes, matches and lighters are the biggest single cause of fatal house fires. But worryingly, smokers are less likely to own a smoke alarm than non-smokers.

The smoke released in a house fire contains poisonous gases, including carbon monoxide. Most people caught in a fire die from breathing in poisonous smoke.

It can take just a few minutes from a fire starting to your home being filled with smoke. The smoke is thick and dark, so it can be hard to see where you’re going.

All UK fire and rescue services provide free advice and offer home fire safety checks upon request.

Smoke Alarms

Safety reminders

You need a working smoke alarm on every floor of your

home, upstairs as well as downstairs, to warn you quickly if a fire

starts.

Test your smoke alarms every week to check that they’re working.

If the smoke alarm by your kitchen keeps going off when you’re

cooking, don’t remove the batteries! Move the alarm further away

from the kitchen door, or change it for one with a silencer button or a

‘toast-proof’ one.

Plan how your family will escape if a fire breaks out, then practice the

plan together.

Maintaining your smoke alarm

Test your smoke alarm once a week, by pressing the button until the

alarm sounds.

Change the battery every year (unless it is a ten-year battery).

Vacuum your alarm to get rid of the dust, twice a year.

Replace the whole unit every ten years.

Teaching Outcomes

It is important that you do not worry children about having a smoke

alarm. At an early age the noise of a smoke alarm can frighten

children, so make learning about the smoke alarm fun and have lots

of noisy games.

Smoke Alarms

Help children to understand the following:

Smoke alarms are good as they help to keep us safe.

The sound of a smoke alarm.

What to do if a smoke alarm sounds in their home.

What to do if the alarms are sounded at school.

Everybody should have smoke alarms in their home, wherever

they live.

Smoke rises – so alarms should be placed on the ceiling.

If breathed in, smoke can make them very poorly.

If there’s a fire and lots of smoke, they should crouch down low

and crawl to the nearest exit.

Smoke alarms should be on every level of their home, upstairs

as well as downstairs – to warn them quickly should a fire start.

Remind them to test their smoke alarms every week to check

that they’re working.

Smoke alarm batteries should be replaced every year.

Smoke Alarms

Fire Plans

Fire Plans Information on fire plans

Everyone should have an escape plan should the need arise to get

out quickly. This plan should be shared with everyone that lives in

the property and any guests staying over should be told of the

routine too.

In respect of fire plans, we are highlighting the following areas to be

considered:

Smoke alarms are essential in every household; it is the first earliest warning that there is a fire in the house.

Plan an escape route and make sure everyone knows how to escape.

Make sure exits are kept clear.

The best route is the normal way in and out of your home.

Think of a second route in case the first one is blocked.

Take a few minutes to practice your escape plan.

Review your plan if the layout of your home changes.

Close doors at night, this will prevent the smoke entering the room and also stop the fire spreading enabling you to get out of the house quickly.

Keep door and window keys where everyone can find them. In the event of a fire and your smoke alarm sounding, do not tackle the fire yourself. Leave it to the professionals. You should get out, stay out, and call the fire and rescue service out!

Fire Plans

Remind children that they probably won’t have a fire but

these are all the precautions to take just in case.

It is not appropriate to highlight the emergency number 999 as this

can potentially lead to a rise in false calls. Instead, if the children talk

about it, it is important that you teach them it is only to be used for

emergencies.

We would not encourage practice play with the number as they may

inadvertently dial it on the home phone.

Teaching Outcomes

Children will understand the likelihood of a fire in their home is

minimal and that they shouldn’t be scared.

A working smoke alarm will detect a fire early, allowing them plenty

of time to escape if necessary and their parents/guardians will be

working to keep their homes safe.

Fire Plans

Help the children to understand the following:

Smoke alarms are essential in every home.

If they hear the alarm they are to get out of the house, they must

not hide as smoke gets everywhere.

Smoke is dangerous if it is inhaled.

Smoke rises up towards the ceiling.

If there is lots of smoke, we get down to the floor where the air is

clearer.

Close doors at night to help prevent the spread of fire and smoke.

Go out of the nearest exit and meet where the family have planned.

Once outside, a grown-up will call the fire and rescue service.

Once you are out, never go back in for anything. Fire and rescue

staff will inform a parent/guardian when it is safe to return inside.

Fire Plans

Matches &

Lighters

Matches and Lighters

Information on matches and lighters

Matches, lighters and other heat sources are the leading cause of fire

deaths among children. Never underestimate a child’s curiosity about

fire, or their ability to strike matches or start a fire. Young children

tend to copy and imitate those around them, so should they see their

parents/guardians using matches or lighters to light the fire, or older

siblings light the cooker or candles at home, they may think that this

is ok for them to try it.

It is important for young children to understand that they should

never play with matches or lighters. Only adults should use them and

if they see or find any, they should tell a grown up straight away.

Sometimes adults get a little forgetful and do not put away their

lighter or matches after smoking or cooking.

Information sharing with parents/guardians is absolutely crucial when

it comes to messages relating to fire safety but in particular, matches

and lighters. Matches and lighters are common and can be found in

almost every home in the UK. It is important to feedback to

parents/guardians the key messages that you are teaching in school.

You could add it to your newsletter as a focused article, or even as a

permanent footer to your newsletter.

Example: ‘Remember to keep matches and lighters out of reach of

children.’

Matches &

Lighters

Teaching Outcomes

It is so important that at this age children develop a healthy

understanding of the dangers of matches and lighters, so that they

are not inclined to play with them. Parent/guardian liaison with this

message is also vital to the success of this teaching outcome. Use

some of the suggestions on this page to co-ordinate structured

messages to parents/guardians, with respect to the storage of

matches and lighters at home.

Remind the parents/guardians:

Avoid allowing their children to light fires; cookers or candles at home

even supervised. This may give the children a false sense of security

with fire, and a temptation to do this when they are not supervised.

Always store matches and lighters in a high cupboard where children

cannot see or reach them.

Be wary of cigarette lighters in cars, as it is easy for the children to

play with them and they could suffer bad burns.

Contact their local fire and rescue service if they have any concerns.

Minor burns should be cooled quickly running under a cold tap for 15-

20 minutes, more serious burns you should consult a doctor for

advice and help.

Help the children to understand the following:

Never play with matches or lighters.

Only grown-ups should use matches and lighters.

Always tell an adult if they see any dangerous items lying about.

Matches &

Lighters

Stop Drop

& Roll

Stop, Drop and Roll

Information on stop, drop and roll Stop, drop and roll is a simple fire safety technique taught to children.

Primarily, it is a method to extinguishing a fire on a person’s clothing or

hair without, or in addition to, the use of conventional firefighting

equipment.

In addition to extinguishing the fire, stop, drop and roll is an effective

psychological tool, providing those in a fire situation, particularly children,

with a routine that can be used to focus on in order to avoid panic.

Stop, drop and roll consist of three components:

Stop – don’t run around – this will fan the flames and make them burn

faster or hamper those attempting to put out the fire.

Drop – lying down makes it harder for the fire to spread and reduces the

risk of flames spreading to your face and head – flames burn upwards.

Lay down with arms stretched above your head with hands together. Like

a pointy pencil.

Roll – roll sideways from one side to the other. Rolling on the ground

smothers the flames and extinguishes the fire by depriving it of oxygen.

You can also cover the flames with heavy material, like a coat or a

blanket.

NB – Some very young children and possibly special education needs

(SEN) children may get frightened if they see pictures with clothes on fire,

or the thought of clothes on fire. We would suggest you use your

discretion with children who may be affected by this topic.

Stop Drop

& Roll

Teaching Outcomes

To reassure the children that by keeping a safe distance from

fires, it is unlikely that their clothes will catch alight. When at

home, out camping, at a firework display they should always

listen to the grown up they are with and should never play with

matches, lighters or candles.

Help the children to understand the following simple steps:

STOP – stand still and don’t run around.

DROP – drop down onto the floor; lie down flat with your

hands above your head (like a long sharp pointy pencil).

ROLL – roll sideways from one side to the other.

Young children can sometimes get confused when you talk about

what to do if there is a fire in the house. Some will say “stop,

drop and roll”, so it is important that you teach them to

understand the difference between what they need to do in a

house fire and what to do if their clothes catch fire. Regular

discussions and fun activities will help embed this message,

without worrying the children.

Stop Drop

& Roll

If you would like this information in another format or language please contact:

Cornwall Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY

Telephone: 0300 1234 100

Email: enquiries@cornwall.gov.uk

www.cornwall.gov.uk

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