Fire Safety for Staff Working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
A Joint Publication of Fire Department, City of New York and YAI Network
Format: Workbook
Topic: Community Inclusion, Staff Training
Age Group: All
Population: All
Level of Disability: All
This booklet is designed to address the fire safety needs of people with developmental disabilities. Education, training and strategies are offered to improve the safety of one of the most vulnerable fire risk populations. This fire safety program identifies unsafe practice and behaviors and provides ways to correct them. The joint expertise of the Fire Department of the City of New York and the YAI Network, ensure this manual promotes safety and compliance regulations. Topics addressed include:
Types of fires
Prevention
Evacuation, including plans and drills
What to do in case of a fire
A fire safety checklist
Fire risk awareness
An accompanying DVD is available for purchase from the YAI Training Store
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