Children & young people
Living (more) fire-safely is something you can learn
Why fire prevention in youth movements?
Groups are often housed in temporary – and not particularly fire-safe – buildings. Responsibility for fire safety lies first and foremost with the owner of the building, but the youth movement itself can also make a real difference. Above all, we want to teach young people how to act more (fire-)safely in their meeting place. Because living (more) fire-safely is something you can learn! By taking young people along in a story they can relate to, we aim to encourage their commitment and involvement.
There is no such thing as a risk-free youth movement, but we can make the chance of something going wrong as small as possible.
Request your copy of our ‘Brandveilige Jeugdbeweging’ leaflet or let us know if you have any questions or comments.
What does the prevention session involve?
Using an interactive PowerPoint presentation (120’), we engage in dialogue with young people and show them why living fire-safely matters. Both the home situation and the youth movement setting are part of the story. Which topics do we cover?
fire alarm panel/smoke alarms
what to do in a fire
the fire triangle
flammable substances
pull the plug
chemical hazard symbols
gas cylinders
kitchen/fire blanket
technical inspections
evacuation/escape plan
overnight stays
first aid for burns
fire safety at camp
Additional tools
Fire blanket (included): young people learn how to use a fire blanket correctly to put out a fire.
Smoke goggles (optional): with remote-controlled smoke goggles (or blindfolds), young people experience first-hand what an evacuation through smoke is like.
Fire Escape Room (optional): we turned our Fire Safety Truck into a Fire Escape Room. Did you know that in a fire you only have three minutes to get out of your home? We give you ten minutes to escape from our mobile ‘Fire Escape Room’! Find the clues, solve the puzzles, watch out for the thick smoke and get out in time – and alive. You can find more information here.
Organise a fundraiser for Oscare
Let’s join forces! You organise a fundraising event and support our burns patients. In return, we offer you a free tailor-made prevention package.
Come up with an idea
Go for a classic such as a spaghetti dinner, a waffle sale, a sponsored walk or a party. Or do you have a creative idea of your own? Don’t hesitate to turn it into a fundraiser.
Register your fundraiser
Once your idea is ready, you can register as a fundraiser. We will contact you within five working days to discuss your plans.
Get your fundraiser off the ground
Pick a date, find a suitable venue and plan your event. We will provide the promotional materials you need. Keep us posted, so we can feature your fundraiser on our website and social media.
Living fire-safely is something you can learn!
Living fire-safely starts with you! With this message, we focus on prevention to make everyone (more) aware of how to live (more) fire-safely. Using educational materials tailored to each target group, we raise awareness of the risks of fire and burns. You can also find plenty of information at www.leefbrandveilig.be.