Ice Ice (Safety) Baby!
Bend slightly and take flat-footed shuffle-steps with feet pointing slightly outwards and arms at your side (not in your pockets!)
What is the penguin walk?
“My name is ______, and I am calling from Evergreen Brick Works at 550 Bayview Avenue, we have a fire permit, and today we are having a controlled fire in the Children's Garden from (time: _______) to (time: ______).”
What is the script for calling the Fire Department before any fire program?
Messaging in the VSP teams chat that it is locked up.
What is the protocol for loose parts shed for EOD?
E-mail Caitlin and Jess after completion.
What is the final step in completing a program accident/incident report?
Running affected area under lukewarm water (NOT HOT).
What is the first aid protocol for frost bite and burns?
In this program, children ages 12 and under are strongly encouraged to wear a CSA-approved helmet.
What is the Public Skate program?
First aid kit, fire gloves, and a bucket of water.
What are the safety necessities for any fire programming?
Sand, not salt.
What is the substance used in CG to help with traction on ice?
Fill out Microsoft form via inside.evergreen or fill out paper copy (3rd floor kitchen/ground floor security desk) and scan to jhsc@evergreen.ca
What is the staff accident/incident reporting process?
Cotton/fleece/wool sweaters, synthetic/down vest or jacket
What is a good mid-layer?
25-30 students maximum. Large groups are split into two groups to participate in morning and afternoon sessions.
How many students are allowed on the ice at a time for Fire and Ice?
Burn down to ashes or coals around the size of a penny.
What is fire extinguishing protocol?
Pour warm/hot water over it.
What is the strategy to deal with frozen fire pit locks?
Build in additional washroom and indoor warming breaks.
What is a cold weather response?
Fire and Ice becomes Winter Wilds.
What happens if the ice rink is determined by facilities not to be safe to use that day?
Everyone (OEs, participants, teachers, volunteers, etc.) on the ice must wear a CSA approved helmet.
What is the helmet policy VSP Fire and Ice program?
Keep fire small (2'x2'x2'). Anticipate length of program for adding logs. Keep matches away from children.
What is fire management?
The shadiest part of the Children's Garden that is 90% icy all winter long.
What is the Outdoor Classroom?
-20 degrees celsius wind chill.
What is the windchill to cancel skating?
Staying dry, limiting any exposed skin, increasing caloric intake, and drinking warm beverages.
What are strategies to staying warm?
The ice is not frozen solid and the water (above 3 ft. of stick mud at the bottom) can be flowing fast.
What are the reasons to not walk on the frozen ponds?
A strong windy day.
What is the condition to not use newspapers for a fire challenge?
Due to ice, the Wolf's Den and Toad Road is compromised.
What is the state of fall protection?
Students may be outside for only 15-20minutes at a time throughout the day.
What is the protocol for windchill at –20 to –28?
Options include using portable fire pits under the pavilions, small loose-parts builds in BMO, and running games under the pavilions. These are found in program plans under the Weather section.
What are alternatives for activities in inclement weather?