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Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMS), 2014
The nation's schools and school districts are entrusted to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for approximately 55 million elementary and secondary school students in public and nonpublic schools. Families and communities expect schools and school districts to keep children and youths safe from threats, including human-caused…
Descriptors: School Safety, Emergency Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Prevention
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC. U.S. Fire Administration. – 1999
This videotape teaches about the threat and power of fire, presents some fire prevention tips, and suggests ways a person can protect himself or herself from a fire. The emphasis of the video and the accompanying facilitator's guide is on getting out of a building safely. Included with the guide is a self-assessment which allows participants to…
Descriptors: College Students, Fire Protection, Higher Education, Prevention

Morris, John – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Describes the damage and salvage efforts resulting from the burning of the Los Angeles Central Library in 1986, and makes several recommendations for fire and arson prevention measures and contingency salvage plans. (CLB)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Building Design, Fire Protection, Library Facilities
Executive Educator, 1984
The new microprocessor-based fire alarm systems can help to control smoke movement throughout school buildings by opening vents and doors, identify the burning section, activate voice alarms, provide firefighters with telephone systems during the fire, and release fire-preventing gas. (KS)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Fire Protection, Medical Care Evaluation
Crump, Eva – American School and University, 1982
A flammability standard for upholstered furniture is intended to prevent furniture from becoming a major contributing factor to a fire or from generating toxic fumes. Advice is offered on how to set a flammability standard and how to apply it. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Classroom Furniture, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education, Fire Protection

National Wildlife Coordinating Group, Boise, ID. – 1998
This document provides information and guidance on wildfire prevention strategies. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "How to Use this Guide"; (3) "Fire Cause Classification"; (4) "Relative Effectiveness"; (5) "Degree of Difficulty"; (6) "Intervention Techniques"; (7)…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Fire Protection, Fire Science Education
Blauvelt, Peter D. – Independent School, 1980
Three principles govern school security management: shared responsibility, prompt reporting, and proper planning. Specific strategies, called target-hardening strategies, exist to make schools safer places. This article offers several target-hardening techniques for protecting students, personnel, and property. (AN)
Descriptors: Facility Inventory, Fire Protection, Planning, Prevention

Price, James H. – Journal of School Health, 1981
A curriculum designed to promote fire prevention and safety methods for both parents and teachers is described. Ways to help prevent fires are listed and sample curriculum objectives are given. (JN)
Descriptors: Accidents, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Fire Protection

Strong, Gary E. – Special Libraries, 1987
Examples of problems encountered in a new library building--including rats and humidity--and a description of the library's collections provide a framework for this presentation of the California State Library's emergency management planning. Current preservation efforts are documented and the library's disaster and security plans are described.…
Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Fire Protection, Library Administration, Library Materials
Texas Kids Count Project, Austin. – 1997
This report is designed to be used in conjunction with the Texas Child Fatality Review Team Annual Report, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the incidence of child death in Texas and examines the state's fatality response system. Four types of preventable death are the focus of this report: deaths by drowning, gunshot wounds, poisoning,…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Change Strategies, Child Safety
Fire Safe Together. Kindergarten. Fire Safety for Texans: Fire and Burn Prevention Curriculum Guide.
Texas State Commission on Fire Protection, Austin. – 1992
This booklet comprises the kindergarten component of a series of curriculum guides on fire and burn prevention. Designed to meet the age-specific needs of kindergarten students, its objectives include developing basic awareness of fire and burn dangers, developing simple actions to reduce injury, and encouraging parent involvement. Texas essential…
Descriptors: Fire Protection, Instructional Materials, Kindergarten, Learning Activities
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Educational Management Services. – 1984
This manual is designed for use by New York public school administrators and facility inspectors, providing instruction for completing the state's Fire Safety Report. It provides background information and details about the State Fire Prevention and Building Code and regulations, and explains the inspection and enforcement processes. One-third of…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Costs, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Kominski, John; And Others – 1986
This collection of teaching materials will help teachers make pupils aware of the need to avoid and prevent situations which might result in fires and to master some simple life-saving techniques to protect themselves and others. The handbook contains information sheets, charts, pictures, diagrams, and suggestions for lessons and activities. Topic…
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Fire Fighters, Fire Protection, Fire Science Education
Texas State Commission on Fire Protection, Austin. – 1992
This booklet comprises the first grade component of a series of curriculum guides on fire and burn prevention. Designed to meet the age-specific needs of first grade students, its objectives include acquiring basic knowledge of fire and burn hazards, developing a basic understanding of simple injury reduction, and encouraging parent involvement.…
Descriptors: Fire Protection, Grade 1, Injuries, Instructional Materials
Texas State Commission on Fire Protection, Austin. – 1993
This booklet comprises the third grade component of a series of curriculum guides on fire and burn prevention. Designed to meet the age-specific needs of third grade students, its objectives include: (1) acquiring basic knowledge of hazards and safe storage of flammable liquids; and (2) developing positive actions to prevent fires and burns or to…
Descriptors: Fire Protection, First Aid, Grade 3, Injuries
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