Monday
Introduction - 10 minutes
We will be going outside and splitting wood. You need to wear long pants, long sleeves and closed-toed shoes. First, we'll watch this video and discuss.
Introduction - 10 minutes
We will be going outside and splitting wood. You need to wear long pants, long sleeves and closed-toed shoes. First, we'll watch this video and discuss.
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DO NOT MAKE ANY FIRES ON YOUR OWN. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANYTHING WITH FIRE.
YOU MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN/TEACHER.
YOU MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN/TEACHER.
Campfires - 60 minutes
We will be splitting wood, then making different types of campfires. You will need to be able to build each one except for the "Fire Hole". Practice making these at home with small sticks. You will make a Flipgrid showing you describing and explaining each type of campfire listed below. Your video should be longer than a minute. Feel free to move camera around. DO NOT MAKE AN ACTUAL FIRE!
We will be splitting wood, then making different types of campfires. You will need to be able to build each one except for the "Fire Hole". Practice making these at home with small sticks. You will make a Flipgrid showing you describing and explaining each type of campfire listed below. Your video should be longer than a minute. Feel free to move camera around. DO NOT MAKE AN ACTUAL FIRE!
- Tipi Fire
- Fire Torch
- Top-down
- Log Cabin Fire
- Star Fire
- Lean to Fire
DIY Firestarters - 10 minutes
You will be given a small box that you will take home and make into a tinder firestarter box. Check out this LINK for more ideas. Take a picture of the box and upload to classroom and bring to class Tuesday.
You will be given a small box that you will take home and make into a tinder firestarter box. Check out this LINK for more ideas. Take a picture of the box and upload to classroom and bring to class Tuesday.
- Egg carton pieces
- Wood shavings/sawdust
- Charcoal
- Cotton balls
- Vaseline
- Dryer Lint
- Hand sanitizer
- Chips
- Duct tape
- Waxed paper
Tuesday
Types of Firestarter Presentations - 30 minutes
There are many types of back country stoves and fire starting devices. Research at least 3 different types of fire starting devices. Include the following in a Google Slides Presentation and upload slides to classroom.
Types of Firestarter Presentations - 30 minutes
There are many types of back country stoves and fire starting devices. Research at least 3 different types of fire starting devices. Include the following in a Google Slides Presentation and upload slides to classroom.
- Introduction Slide
- Fire Starter 1 listing pros & cons, image, price, locations to buy
- Fire Starter 2 listing pros & cons, image, price, locations to buy
- Fire Starter 3 listing pros & cons, image, price, locations to buy
- Closing Slide
East Troublesome Fire - 30 minutes
In 2021, our community was devastated by the East Troublesome Fire. Although the fire took a week to move across Grand County, once it crossed 125, it moved at a rate of 6k acres per hour. This is equivalent to 80 football fields per minute. First responders estimated it would take 6 hours to clear the area the fire was threatening. Instead, I was told it was done in 90 minutes. Individuals were evacuating by foot, clearing downed trees on the road, and some did not make it out of the fire. Would you be ready?
Let's talk about what you would start packing in a pre-evacuation notice versus what you would grab if the sheriff's were at your door telling you to get out now. We'll also discuss items you should have in your home or vehicle so you can survive. What else would you add to my list below?
Media Links
In 2021, our community was devastated by the East Troublesome Fire. Although the fire took a week to move across Grand County, once it crossed 125, it moved at a rate of 6k acres per hour. This is equivalent to 80 football fields per minute. First responders estimated it would take 6 hours to clear the area the fire was threatening. Instead, I was told it was done in 90 minutes. Individuals were evacuating by foot, clearing downed trees on the road, and some did not make it out of the fire. Would you be ready?
Let's talk about what you would start packing in a pre-evacuation notice versus what you would grab if the sheriff's were at your door telling you to get out now. We'll also discuss items you should have in your home or vehicle so you can survive. What else would you add to my list below?
- Fire blankets
- Fire extinguishers
- Axe/chainsaw
- Cleared area around home
Media Links
- East Troublesome BBC
- Colorado is on Fire - KDVR (2 videos)
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Fire Bans - 30 minutes
We are going to discuss fire bans. Let's check out https://bewildfireready.org/ . It is a local website dedicated to wildfire readiness for Grand County.
What is a fire ban? What are we currently at in the county? What do the different levels signify?
We are going to discuss fire bans. Let's check out https://bewildfireready.org/ . It is a local website dedicated to wildfire readiness for Grand County.
What is a fire ban? What are we currently at in the county? What do the different levels signify?
Wednesday
TESTING
Alone - 40 minutes
We will continue to watch Alone and learn about different survival techniques.
TESTING
Alone - 40 minutes
We will continue to watch Alone and learn about different survival techniques.
Thursday
Grand Fire - 100 minutes
The Grand Fire Protection District will meet us by the bleachers next to the football field. You must be wearing long sleeves, pants, and closed toe shoes. We will do the following activities:
Grand Fire - 100 minutes
The Grand Fire Protection District will meet us by the bleachers next to the football field. You must be wearing long sleeves, pants, and closed toe shoes. We will do the following activities:
- Fire Extinguisher practice
- Making your campfires
- Putting out campfires
- Burning your firestarters
Tools:
- Pines logs/poles
- Chopping block
- Saws
- Axes
- Hatchet
- Paracord
- Beads
- Safety glasses
- Work gloves
- Carts for transport
- Long Sleeve & Pants
- Closed-toe shoes
- Another staff member
- Tinder, fire starters, box
- 5 gallon water jugs
- Shovels