{"id":400,"date":"2017-02-05T22:08:10","date_gmt":"2017-02-05T22:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/?p=3921"},"modified":"2023-02-01T07:57:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T07:57:05","slug":"surrounded-by-safety-bestology-week-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/surrounded-by-safety-bestology-week-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Surrounded by Safety \u2013 bESTology Week 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Surrounded by Safety \u2013 bESTology Week 3<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Fire-gear.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Fire-gear.jpg\" alt=\"Fire gear\" width=\"99\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Fire-gear.jpg 99w, https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Fire-gear-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 99px) 100vw, 99px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Safety surrounds you \u2013 literally. Whether it\u2019s fire resistant clothing, seat belts or the safety cage of an automobile, protecting us from an array of accidents is always on the mind of manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">But when an accident occurs, more safety becomes involved. First responders must follow rules and regulations to ensure their safety as well. Ready to learn more? Let\u2019s fan the flames of safety!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/blog\/2013\/01\/27\/brainstorming-boost-your-creativity\/\">Brainstorming and Mind Mapping<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 video<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmeister.com\/\">MindMeister<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 free online tool for creating Mind Maps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/public-education\">Safety<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/Publications\/OSHA3256.pdf\">Fire Service Features for Buildings<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 OSHA<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/operations\/ops_ppe.html\">Fire Fighter Equipment and Clothing Research<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 U.S. Fire Administration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/blog\/2017\/02\/05\/fire-fighters-gear-up\/\">Fire Fighters Gear Up<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 2 videos<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B4Zn0esNNU9KSHlxQUZ6NjZoMDg\/view?usp=sharing\">How Cities Work<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 Read the section \u201cHigh Cost of Public Safety\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/risk-mitigation\">Risk Mitigation<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 valuable resource for research<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.publicsafetycenter.com\/all-categories.html\">Safety Gear for Professionals<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 Public Safety Center<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Firestorm of Brainstorming<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Create a Mind Map and put yourself [\u201cme\u201d] in the center. Next, draw a circle representing each of the locations where you have been during the past 24 hours, i.e., home, school, car, grocery store, movie theater. Connect your locations to the center \u201cme\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 From each location, branch off and brainstorm the fire safety features you would find at each location. Discuss your Mind Map with an adult and ask them to share their knowledge and awareness to try to expand your list. Post your final Mind Map in your classroom and compare with others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Fire and Rescue Journal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Choose a first responder of your choice and list the individual pieces of their personal protective ensemble (safety gear) required to perform their job. Research the minimum design, performance, testing, and certification requirements for each item. \u00a0Compare and contrast your findings with a teammate who chose a different type of first responder. Document your findings in your journal so you can refer to this information during Crossfire 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be creative. Sketch the responder you chose above wearing the protective ensemble. Label the ensemble and explain to others why each piece of the protective gear is necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>BEST Connection<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\u2019s never too early to prepare for Crossfire 2017. Update (or create) your team\u2019s safety protocols by including and discussing the following (in no particular order):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tool safety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Safety moment prior to each meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">First aid kit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Signage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Safety test<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MSDS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fire hazards (including batteries)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Expectations of students<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Expectations of teachers\/mentors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Eye and ear protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Clothing and accessories<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Team Safety Officer(s)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Consider creating safety videos to share with \u201cnew\u201d teams or future team members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Community Connection<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fire detectors, first responder protective ensembles, ambulances \u2013 yes &#8211; safety comes with a price! But who pays &#8211; the homeowner, business owner or the taxpayer?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Search your community\u2019s public records to determine the dollar amount spent per person to provide fire and rescue services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interview three homeowners and collect their yearly expenses for fire protection, safety equipment and insurance and calculate the average.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ask a local business owner to list their direct expenses associated with fire safety for their company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What elements are under consideration, or have been recently enacted in your community to help offset some of these expenses (mitigating factors).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Compare and contrast your data with others on your team and discuss the outcomes. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>Hot Topic<\/em><\/strong><\/span><strong><em> in the News this Week:<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.firesafetysearch.com\/news\/recent-efforts-to-increase-motorcoach-and-school-bus-fire-safety\/\">Recent Efforts to Increase Motorcoach and School Bus Safety. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>A<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> Burning Question <\/em><\/strong><\/span><strong><em>for a Firefighter: \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What do the colors of the various types of fire fighter helmets mean and what do the labels signify?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>(We encourage teams to contact a fire fighter or visit a fire station and ask this question. Record the answer in your journal)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bloom\u2019s Taxonomy: <\/strong>ask, brainstorm, calculate, compare, connect, consider, contrast, create, determine, discuss, document, draw, explain, interview, label, post, research, search, share, sketch, write<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workforce Skills:<\/strong> reading comprehension, active listening, critical thinking, active learning, writing, mathematics, equipment evaluation, safety, science<\/p>\n<h6><em>While the information contained in this website has been compiled from sources believed to be current and reliable, Friends of BEST in Alabama, Inc. (FBA) cannot be held responsible for any errors, omissions or content changes. Links made from this website are to reputable organizations at the time of posting. However, FBA cannot be held responsible for content on such linked websites. The existence of such links does not represent an endorsement by FBA of any views expressed or products or services offered.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Download a PDF copy of bESTology Week 3 &#8211; Click<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B4Zn0esNNU9KcHZ5NHBNNjFaOTg\/view?usp=sharing\">HERE<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Remember to CLICK the LIKE button and share bESTology with your BEST friends!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bESTology-logos-for-bottom.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bESTology-logos-for-bottom-300x90.png\" alt=\"bESTology logos for bottom\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bESTology-logos-for-bottom-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bESTology-logos-for-bottom.png 713w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surrounded by Safety &ndash; bESTology Week 3<br \/>\nSafety surrounds you &ndash; literally. Whether it&rsquo;s fire resistant clothing, seat belts or the safety cage of an automobile, protecting us from an array of accidents is always on the mind of manufacturers.<br \/>\nBut when an accident occurs, more safety becomes involved. First responders must follow rules and regulations to ensure their safety as well. Ready to learn more? Let&rsquo;s fan the flames of safety!<br \/>\nResources<\/p>\n<p>Brainstorming and Mind Mapping &ndash; video<br ...><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[345],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-400","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bestology-2017"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/400","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=400"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/400\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":401,"href":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/400\/revisions\/401"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=400"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=400"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}