The Fire Safety Merit Badge is one of the most popular merit badges for Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Earning this badge teaches young scouts knowledge and skills in fire prevention, firefighting, and other related topics. This badge is especially important to learn because it teaches scouts how to be prepared in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

To earn the Fire Safety Merit Badge, scouts must meet a certain set of requirements. These requirements include:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the causes and prevention of fire by completing the following:

  • Explain to your counselor the most common causes of home fires, campfires, and wildfires.
  • Explain how to prevent each type of fire.

• Show how to respond to a home fire, campfire, and wildfire:

  • Describe the appropriate action to take in each type of fire.
  • Demonstrate two ways to stop, contain, or extinguish each type of fire.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the use of fire extinguishers:

  • Explain the parts of a fire extinguisher and the principle of operation.
  • Discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of various types of fire extinguishers.
  • Show proper handling and use of the fire extinguisher.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the fire triangle:

  • Explain the three parts of the fire triangle.
  • Demonstrate the relationship between the three parts of the fire triangle.
  • Show how to use the fire triangle to help prevent and extinguish fires.

Worksheet

To complete the Fire Safety Merit Badge, scouts must also complete the accompanying worksheet. This worksheet should be completed with the help of a scout’s parents or guardians. The worksheet covers the following topics:

• The importance of fire safety.
• Fire safety laws and regulations.
• Fire prevention tips for home and camp.
• First aid for burns.

By completing the Fire Safety Merit Badge, scouts become more prepared in the event of a fire. Not only do they learn important skills, but they also become more aware and knowledgeable about fire safety. This badge is a great way to show their commitment to safety, and scouts should be proud to wear it!