Fire Safety

Fire Safety merit badge requirements

1. Do the following:

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

   b. List the most frequent causes of burn injuries.

2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Do the following:

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

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

5. List common circumstances that cause holiday-related fires and explain how these fires can be prevented.
6. Conduct a home safety survey with the help of an adult. Then do the following:

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

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

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

   d. Explain how you would report a fire alarm.

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

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

   g. Explain how to extinguish a grease pan fire.

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

7. Do the following:

   a. Demonstrate lighting a match safely.

   b. Demonstrate the safe way to start a charcoal fire.

   c. Demonstrate how to safely light a candle. Discuss with your counselor how to safely use candles.

8. Explain the difference between combustible and noncombustible liquids and between combustible and noncombustible fabrics.
9. Do the following:

   a. Demonstrate the safe way to fuel a lawnmower.

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

10. Do the following:

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

    b. Demonstrate setting up and putting out a cooking fire.

    c. Demonstrate using a camp stove and lantern.

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

11. Visit a fire station. Identify the types of fire trucks. Find out about the fire prevention activities in your community.
12. 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.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Boy Scout Requirements, 2014 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33216 - SKU# 619576)

A FREE workbook for Fire Safety is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Fire Safety requirements.

meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks.

• Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
• "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.

• Boy Scout ranks: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class
• Boy Scout awards: Firem'n Chit - Totin' Chip - Paul Bunyan Woodsman
• Boy Scout Merit Badges: Astronomy - Backpacking - Camping - Canoeing - Climbing - Cooking - Cycling - Fire Safety - Hiking - Orienteering - Pioneering - Rowing - Weather - Water Sports - Whitewater - Wilderness Survival
• Venturing: Outdoor Bronze Award; Ranger Award electives: Backpacking
• Webelos Activity Badges: Forester - Naturalist - Outdoorsman
• Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Astronomy - Map and Compass - Weather

• Scouter Awards: Emergency Preparedness Award
• Boy Scout Merit Badges: Crime Prevention - Emergency Preparedness - Fire Safety - First Aid - Lifesaving - Public Health - Safety- Traffic Safety
  
• Boy Scout awards: Emergency Preparedness Award
• Webelos Activity Badge: Readyman
• Cub Scout Awards: Emergency Preparedness Award
• Others Links: First Aid Skills - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat - Guide to Safe Scouting: First Aid
• Venturing: Ranger Award-Emergency Preparedness Requirement

• An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
• Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
• Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
• Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
• Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
• Also see: List of how many boys have earned each Merit Badge – Merit Badge policies – Merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank – Merit Badge Days
• Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
• Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)