Title: Explain a fire safety program.
Course: Forestry Management, Advanced (18502-II) > Section: Protecting the Forest

Explanation should include measures taken to prevent fires, such as

- identification of target audience
- understanding of issue to be addressed (kids playing with matches, leaves in gutters)
- knowledge of fire triangle and fire causes
- practical uses of fire as a tool
- emergency service responses to fires and firefighting strategies.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are reasons for fire starts in Virginia?
- How have programs like Smokey the Bear influenced society’s attitude toward fire, specifically in contrast to fire uses 100 years ago?
- How is fire response handled in your community?