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  • Public Health
  • Education
  • Emergency Preparedness

Background:

  • Child and adolescent safety awareness regarding extraordinary events, particularly fire protection, varies significantly across European countries.
  • Existing fire prevention programs in Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic demonstrate varying levels of effectiveness and implementation.
  • Slovakia faces challenges with outdated materials and a lack of dedicated emergency preparedness education for young people.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the safety awareness and preparation of children and adolescents for extraordinary events, focusing on fire protection.
  • To evaluate the existing fire prevention initiatives in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
  • To identify gaps and best practices in fire protection education for youth in these countries.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of national fire prevention programs and educational curricula for children and adolescents.
  • Review of study materials and program implementation strategies in selected European countries.
  • Assessment of the integration of fire protection and emergency preparedness within educational systems.

Main Results:

  • Poland's "Fire Prevention Programme" and Hungary's pre-school program are highlighted as effective initiatives.
  • The Czech Republic has a well-implemented preventive program for fire protection education.
  • Slovakia exhibits significant deficiencies, including outdated materials and the absence of a dedicated emergency preparedness subject.

Conclusions:

  • Effective fire protection education for children and adolescents requires dedicated programs and up-to-date resources.
  • International collaboration and experience sharing, as seen between Poland and the UK, can enhance program development.
  • Addressing the educational deficits in countries like Slovakia is crucial for improving overall child safety and community resilience.