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Student
Safety Corps
Module designed by Robert Pierce &
Christine Kilbane-Pierce, North Olmsted City Schools
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The Student Safety Corps is a trained group
of students who serve two functions. First, in the event of
an emergency they can assist local Fire and Emergency crews
in a number of ways; from basic medical assessment and first
aid until help arrives to setting up temporary housing after
a disaster. Secondly, the Student Safety Corps can serve as
a group to raise public awareness relating to safety and preparedness.
Instructional
Supplies and Materials:
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Maps of the community
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Various paper supplies including writing utensils and pads,
forms and communication logs
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Photo ID badges
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Reflective vests and storage
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Face masks (for CPR)
- Plastic
gloves and triage
Major
Partners:
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Local government, including the Safety Director and Mayor
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Police Department
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Fire Department
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High School Administration and Staff
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11th and 12th grade students
Challenges
Encountered:
- Successfully
contacting students (break-down of emergency phone tree)
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Permission for students to be in staging and triage areas
in crisis situations
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Conducting mock disaster drills to ensure students respond
in satisfactory manner
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Securing enthusiastic partners in local fire and rescue
departments
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Fitting the instructional curricular components into each
class curricula
Recommendations
for Implementation:
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Ensure full support from local Fire Department to help in
setting goals, designing activities, and assisting with
training
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Limit recruitment to 11th and 12th grade students as they
have the maturity, interest, and sense of responsibility
necessary for the Corps to succeed
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Rehearse all aspects of the program to ensure students develop
and can successfully use the necessary skills for crisis
situations
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Embed aspects of learning module in as many curricular areas
as possible so students see the linkage of ideas
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Build incentives into the program to keep student interest
high
Common
Implementation Problems:
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The most crucial aspect of this module is the successful
interaction and involvement of the local Fire Department
Curriculum
Integration:
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Social Studies
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Language Arts
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Science
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Foreign Language
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Health
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Family and Consumer Services
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Math
Implementation
Steps:
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Identification of units within different curricular areas
where links can be established to project as a whole
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Introduction of lessons and activities within each curricular
area that correspond to critical concepts of Student Safety
Corps
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Training by local First-Responders
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Mock Disaster Drills
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Continuation of Skills learned via service to greater community
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Develop interest in 11th grade students to prepare for following
year
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