Collecting Badges

Fireman

Fireman

Fireman Senior Scouts Badge 1958 to 1964

To earn this badge a scout must do the following *

(1) Pass or have passed the fire fighter badge

(2) Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the fire risks, and proper precautions for one of the following : ships, mines, two types of factory, aircraft, hospitals and his own place of employment Show that he understands what is meant by “ spontaneous combustion,” where it is likely to arise, and the precautions to take.

 (3) Demonstrate that he understands the functions of two of the following -fire-resisting doors, sprinkler systems, rescue reels, hose reels, private fire-alarms and internal hydrant systems.

 (4) Demonstrate that he understands the fire risks and pre- cautions to be taken in places of public entertainment. 

(5) Plan the fire precautions and seating arrangements for a Scour or similar entertainment.

(6) Demonstrate the following: rescue of injured persons, rescue by ladder, and lowering by a line. 

*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR