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 The
Michigan Association of Fire Fighters (MAFF) is
a strong supporter of the Learn Not To Burn
(LNTB)
Program. The Learn Not To Burn Program is a teaching
program developed by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA). Exposure, by children, to the
program has resulted in hundreds of documented saves,
including self-preservation often by very young children.
The program has been approved by the National Education
Association (NEA) and is applauded by teachers.
MAFF
(Michigan Association of Fire Fighters) has distributed
Learn Not To Burn curriculum binders (resource books)
to nearly 1,030 schools in 77 counties. It is MAFF's
intention to provide the Learn Not To Burn resource
books - free of charge - to elementary schools
and preschools throughout all counties in the state
of Michigan.
The
resource books were designed for children in preschool
and grades
K-3.
LNTB
Preschool Program - The Learn Not to Burn
Preschool Program is a practical pilot-tested
and evaluated program to teach fire safety awareness
and skills to children aged 3 – 5.
A pre-test and post-test evaluation of four of the lessons
indicated a 37% increase in knowledge.
LNTB
(Grade K-3) Program - The Learn Not To Burn
resource books (grades K-3) outline 14 fire safety behaviors.
Each behavior includes background information on fire
safety lessons, discussion points, and reproducible
activity sheets.
New
2006 - LNTB Programs available to MAFF Members
The
Michigan Association of Fire Fighters is offering a
limited supply of the Learn Not To
Burn resource books (free of charge) to MAFF members.
MAFF members may use these resource books as an educational
tool for their Fire Department or for distribution to
elementary and preschool administrators in their community.
Those
interested in receiving a Learn Not To Burn Program
may send a written request to the Michigan Association
of Fire Fighters LNTB Program. LNTB requests may
be sent via fax (248-304-8810), mail (27704 Franklin
Rd., Southfield, MI 48034), or email (MAFF@ameritech.net
Attn: LNTB Program).
LNTB
Program requests should include the names and addresses
of the fire department to receive the program, a contact
name and telephone number, and list the grade levels
to receive the LNTB Program (ex. PreK, K-3, or PreK-3).
Complimentary coloring handouts will be provided to
accompany the Preschool LNTB Program to those who include
a preschool student count with their written request.
Members
may contact the MAFF Office (248-304-8806) with questions
or to obtain additional information.
Note
to MAFF Members: Please submit your request for
MAFF's Learn Not To Burn program as soon as possible
as MAFF's limited supply of the LNTB Program will be
available on a 'first come, first serve' basis.
| 2006
Learn Not To Burn Recipients |
| Since
January 2006 schools in the following areas have
received the Learn Not To Burn Program: |
Detroit,
Leland, Dowagiac, Fremont, Suttons Bay, Cassopolis,
White Cloud, Jackson, Hamtramck,
Flint, and Westland. |
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| Words
of appreciation to MAFF |
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One
Hamtramck school wrote “with many wooden
homes, close together fire safety is very important.”
Another
school wrote: “Thank you for your generous
offer inviting our program to participate in the
Learn Not To Burn Program for preschool students”
“We are willing and anxious to accept and
continue to participate in this program.”
“We
are very grateful to the Michigan Association
of Fire Fighters (MAFF) for providing these valuable
and much needed materials.”
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Flashpoint
Spring 2006
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