FIRE SAFETY

Course overview

This 1 hour instructor led DVD program is designed for agencies to train their employees. People 65 and older are twice as likely to die in a home fire than the general populations. Adults 85 and older are 4-1/2 times more likely to die in a home fire. This program teaches the causes of fires, how to prevent a fire from starting, and how to respond appropriately once a fire does start. Upon completion of this training, the participant will: understand what factors and situations increase fire dangers; learn to identify and correct potential fire hazards in the home; understand how to ensure personal safety if a fire does start.