Do the following:

1. Demonstrate the technique of stop, drop, roll, and cool. Explain how burn injuries can be prevented

2. List the most frequent causes of burn injuries

This requirement will be covered during the class, however it must be noted that preparation by reading the merit badge pamphlet is a MUST for this requirement. Scouts should make notes of their reading to further prepare for the class and this requirement.

Explain the chemistry and physics of fire. Name the parts of the fire tetrahedron. Explain why vapors are important to the burning process. Name the products of combustion. Give an example of how fire grows and what happens

Scouts should review this requirement and its components and be prepared to discuss.  It is strongly recommended that Scouts bring any notes or supporting documents they may have to help show the counselor that they have prepared for discussion of these items.

Name the most frequent causes of fire in the home and give examples of ways they can be prevented. Include a discussion about fires caused by smoking in the home, cooking, candles, fireplaces, and electrical appliances

Scouts should review this requirement and its components and be prepared for discussion in the class.  Counselors will allot time within the class for all Scouts to actively participate in presenting their research and discussion points.

Do the following:

1. Explain the role of human behavior in the arson problem in this country

2. List the actions that cause seasonal fires and explain how these fires can be prevented

Scouts should come to the class with notes and knowledge formulated for the different component of this requirement. Scouts not only need to "list" items as a part of this requirement but most importantly they need to provide explanation as a part of this requirement.  Scouts will be given an opportunity as a part of the class to fulfill this requirement by actively participating in a group discussion led by the counselor to complete this requirement.  Only Scouts actively partaking in this group discussion will be considered for completion of this requirement.

List common circumstances that cause holiday-related fires and explain how these fires can be prevented

Scouts should use the Scoutmaster Bucky Fire Safety Merit Badge Workbook to document their findings for this requirement.  Listing your answer in the workbook will make it easy for the Counselor to review the completion of this requirement at the class.

Conduct a home safety survey with the help of an adult. Then do the following:

1. Draw a home fire-escape plan, create a home fire-drill schedule, and conduct a home fire drill

2. Test a smoke alarm and demonstrate regular maintenance of a smoke alarm

3. Explain what to do when you smell gas and when you smell smoke

4. Explain how you would report a fire alarm

5. Explain what fire safety equipment can be found in public buildings

6. Explain who should use fire extinguishers and when these devices can be used

7. Explain how to extinguish a grease pan fire

8. Explain what fire safety precautions you should take when you are in a public building

Scouts will need to come to the class with these items already in the works, if not already completed.  Time will be allotted in the class to review any of these components that Scouts have completed or are nearly completed with for consideration by the counselor for sign off.  Scouts attending the class without preparation work will not be able to earn credit for this requirement.

Do the following:

1. Demonstrate lighting a match safely

2. Demonstrate the safe way to start a charcoal fire

3. Demonstrate the safe way to melt wax

This requirement will be covered during the class, however it must be noted that preparation by reading the merit badge pamphlet is a MUST for this requirement, but does still not guarantee completion as Scouts will need to demonstrate all three components of this requirement in order to be signed off.

Explain the difference between combustible and noncombustible liquids and between combustible and noncombustible fabrics

Scouts should have this written out to show the counselor that some thought and research has gone into this requirement and Scouts should be prepared to explain their findings either one-on-one with the counselor or in a small group discussion with other Scouts led by the Counselor.

Do the following:

1. Demonstrate the safe way to fuel a lawnmower

2. Demonstrate the safety factors, such as proper ventilation, for auxiliary heating devices and the proper way to fuel those devices

This requirement will be covered within the class, however, Scouts should familiarize themselves with the requirement and the corresponding section(s) within the Merit Badge Pamphlet so as to have a basic understanding prior to the class.

Do the following:

1. Explain the cost of outdoor and wildland fires and how to prevent them

2. Demonstrate setting up and putting out a cooking fire

3. Demonstrate using a camp stove and lantern

4. Explain how to set up a campsite safe from fire

Scouts will need to review each of the component of this requirement and be ready with an understanding of each of these components.  THe counselor will provide learning opportunity on these components requiring demonstration so that Scouts might better complete those components in the class.  The Counselor will also provide time during the class for all Scouts to be able to present their explanation for the other components of this requirement.  Again, it must be emphasized that Scouts need to prepare for all components of this requirement by reading the merit badge pamhlet and gaining an understanding of the concepts of each of these components. Good notes will aid in successful completion of this requirement on the day of the class.

Visit a fire station. Identify the types of fire trucks. Find out about the fire prevention activities in your community

This requirement will NOT be completely covered in the class, HOWEVER time will be allotted for those Scouts who do make a visit to a fire station and come to the class with their identification work and community fire prevention research done.  Those Scouts having completed the visit and preparation work for this requirement will be given the opportunity to present their work during the class to the counselor and other class participants.

Choose a fire safety-related career that interests you and describe the level of education required and responsibilities of a person in that position. Tell why this position interests you

Scouts should review this requirement and its components and be prepared to discuss.  It is strongly recommended that Scouts bring any notes or supporting documents they may have to help show the counselor that they have prepared for discussion of these items.