Saturday, May 13, 2023

There’s no cause for alarm! Did you know that fire safety codes are based on the Seven Principles of Life Safety, a set of guidelines that help save lives in an emergency? We will explore fire detectors, prevention mechanisms, safe egress (access to exits), compartmentation, and smoke removal. You will create your own electromagnet like the ones used to lock and open electromagnetic fire doors! 

Materials:  Supplies are listed here.

Expert: Kate Schramm is a Fire Prevention Officer with a focus on Plans Examination with Barrie Fire and Emergency Service with a background and experience using science and math while working in the Fire Service. Kate studied Fire Protection Engineering Technology at Seneca College. Kate Foster is a Public Educator with Barrie Fire and Emergency Service who has worked with the City of Barrie for the past 20 years. She studied psychology at Laurentian University.