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As a Scoutmaster in the southwest region, I affirm that fire safety is one of the most important of all the merit badges to earn - and earn well. I've trained scouts in fire safety for almost 10 years now, and I require my trainees to complete at least one training manual to drill these skills in deeper. They're allowed to choose their own resources, but I routinely direct them to fireservicebooks.com since it has the largest selection of valid manuals and workbooks. Plus, if for some reason they cannot make a trip to a firestation, there are DVDs on that website that they can purchase to witness real-life scenarios in-action. Don't sell this merit badge short, go the extra mile and invest in some extra books/resources to ensure they learn all the fundamentals of this important subject.
Nov 17, 2014 - Jim Pappas
How do you deal with the families that do not own or have access to a Lawnmower?Nov 17, 2014 - Scouter Paul
@Jim - Borrow one. Talk to someone at Home Depot, Lowe's, a local mechanic, or repair shop and see if they'll help by letting a scout fuel one of theirs.
Jan 29, 2015 - Merit Badge Counselor Dan
I use requirement 12 as an opportunity for the fire service to promote their career of service to the community.
Jan 12, 2018 - Bob Harvey
The Fire Safety Merit Badge can truly be held out as an example of scouts discovering a career path through their challenge in meeting merit badge requirements! I have interviewed many a former Scout who told me that their achieving this badge is what piqued their interest in the fire service and we have a large number of Eagle Scouts in the fire service today. I appreciate this method of community involvement that leads young people to this profession!
Mar 05, 2020 - John
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