Optimizing Fire and Life Safety Education in Local Schools

Author

Rachel Mae HensleyFollow

Year of Graduation

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL)

Directing Professor

Dr. Teri Wagner

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to explore the landscape of Fire and Life Safety Education (FLSE) as provided by a local fire and emergency services department within the local school system and develop a strategy for delivering adequate, timely, and transferrable FLSE to students in grades Kindergarten through 5^th grade. The author evaluated existing programs, resources, and procedures alongside the specific needs and risks of the community and the department’s program delivery capabilities. The result is a proposed FLSE program that provides a comprehensive and consistent methodology with measurable outcomes and ongoing assessments to gauge the program's effectiveness and provide a basis for continuous improvement.

Recommended Citation

Hensley, Rachel Mae, "Optimizing Fire and Life Safety Education in Local Schools" (2024). Teaching and Learning (MA) Theses, Hollins University. 15.
https://digitalcommons.hollins.edu/matltheses/15