CHAPTER XIII 

 FIRE PREVENTION IN THE HOME 



Problems. i. To learn the estimated fire loss in the 

 United States, 



2. To discover the usual sources of fires. 



3. To understand why "fire prevention " is so important. 



4. To learn the principles underlying the putting out of 

 fires. 



5. To see how home fire extinguishers are constructed 

 and used. 



Experiments. i . To show how spontaneous combustion takes place. 

 2. To show how to extinguish 



(a) Burning fat. 



(6) Gasoline. 



Project I. To REMOVE THE FIRE HAZARDS FROM MY HOME. 



1. This requires a good knowledge of fire dangers and the most 

 common sources of fires. 



2. Thorough study of the home with reference to the possibility 

 of fire should be made. 



3. Fire dangers must be removed by appropriate methods. 



4. A complete report will include a discussion of: 



a. Principles. 



b. Conditions found. 



c. Changes made. 



Suggested Project. To MAKE A TOY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTIN- 

 GUISHER. 



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