The contribution deals with current problems of teachers? readiness to integrate the thematic unit Human Protection in Emergency into education programs of primary and secondary schools. It presents chosen outcomes of a research conducted at Charles University - Pedagogical Faculty in cooperation with the Fire Rescue Squad of the Czech Republic.
The goal of the research was to monitor level of future teachers? knowledge of protection in emergency, to find out their educational needs in the field and their readiness to lead pupils according to current curriculum. The outcomes were used to compose a newly accredited study program Teaching Education towards Health.