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Description

Rapid game that simulates:
* Identification of fire and sizing it up to understand whether it is tackleable
* Selection of appropriate extinguisher
* Simulation (indoor, no fires or extinguisher use) of using PASS (Pull–Aim–Squeeze–Sweep) technique to use the extinguisher
* Ensure an exit route is always available
* On exit, call 999

Resources

Floor tape/cones to mark 5 stations.

Extinguisher prop set (cardboard tubes or sleeves) labelled and colour‑coded:
* Water (red) — Class A (solids)
* Foam (cream) — Class A/B
* CO₂ (black) — Electrical/B (small)
* Dry Powder (blue) — A/B/C/Electrical (messy, visibility issues)
* Wet Chemical (yellow) — Class F (cooking oils/fats)

Scenario cards:
* paper bin fire
* toaster on fire (plugged in)
* chip pan flare‑up
* petrol spill
* camping stove leak
* lithium battery pack smoking
* aerosol near heater
* “too big/unsafe to tackle” scenarios.

Extinguisher–choice mats (icons and names for quick matching).

PASS poster (Pull–Aim–Squeeze–Sweep).

Call 999 props: toy phone or laminated keypad; dispatcher script cue cards.

Optional: fire blanket prop (for Class F scenarios), hazard markers, high‑vis “Incident Commander” sash.

Instructions

Large numbers of Scouts (> 15) can be divided into teams for parallel execution of the activity. This is described per group.

Key messages

If in doubt: get out, stay out, call 999 (or 112).
Keep a clear exit at your back; only simulate using an extinguisher on a very small fire.
Never use water on oil/grease or electrical fires.

Setup — 5 Stations (around the room). Scouts must 'solve' the task in each zone before stepping to next. A Leader supports and challenges decisions at each zone.

1. SIZE‑UP
Scenario stand with a card on a music stand/clipboard. Signage: “Is it safe to tackle? Exit clear? Power/gas off? Any people in danger?”
This could also be a randomly selected card.

Leader: Ask Scout should the fire be tackled. Try and create a quick decision.

Scout: Reads the scenario, decides SAFE TO TACKLE or UNSAFE.
If UNSAFE → carry the card directly to CALL 999 station (skip 2–4).
If SAFE → pass the card to Scout 2 at SELECT.

2. SELECT
Table with extinguisher props and consider creating an Extinguisher Matrix poster.

Leader: help Scout select Extinguisher to use

Scout: Explains how to isolate electricity/gas/fuel/etc. before tackling the fire.
Which extinguishers to avoid.
Explain how the extinguisher will work (what part of the fire triangle will be removed?)

3. APPROACH
Floor arrows toward a “fire target” poster on a wall with base of fire clearly marked; a taped “EXIT” arrow behind the participant to reinforce backing away if needed; prompt card: “Shout ‘FIRE!’. Keep exit at back. Test short burst.”

Leader: Enforce importance of having an exit route at all times. Heroes may not apply.

Scout: Shouts "FIRE DO NOT APPROACH".

4. PASS (SIMULATED)
A large laminated flame target line along the bottom (for “base of fire”). Use beanbags or soft balls to “sweep” along the base.
Leader: Remind about PASS.

Scout: Shows and explains PASS technique.

5. CALL 999

Phone prop; laminated prompt card with dispatcher questions: Location, what is on fire, hazards, people involved, callback number. Adult acts as dispatcher.

Leader: Be despatch service and request location, possible injuries, call back information. Tell Scout they could delegate this task to another trusted person.

Scout: Be calm and clear and answer questions. Have information to hand: size of fire, location, name, callback information, possible injuries

Tags

• 999
• extinguisher
• fire-safety

Badge Links

• Fire Safety - 999
• Fire Safety - Action
• Fire Safety - Extinguishers