October 4-10 is fire prevention week. We all could use a refresher on some safety tips. I’ll be sharing this info with my children as well. There are fun games and printables that you family can explore together to help your child learn ways to stay safe!
Sparky the Fire Dog® needs your help to help spread the word about this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme: “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned.” Use the materials in this section to learn how to prevent burns and keep your home fire safe.
-
Use the “My Fire Inspection Checklist” (PDF, 252 KB) to inspect your home for risks.
- Complete a Safety Information card (PDF, 161 KB) to make sure that all kids know safety information about themselves in case of emergency.
- Develop and practice a home fire escape plan (PDF, 633 KB) . More about home escape planning
Team up with Sparky
Here are some more fun activities:
- Send a fun Sparky® e-card to your friends and family.
- Learn how to fold an origami dog (PDF, 783 KB) that looks like Sparky®,
- Visit the Miller family for a step-by-step guide on home escape planning.
- Hunt for home hazards with the Simpson family.
- Staying overnight at a friends’ house? Review our sleepover safety tips.
- Check out cool games at Sparky’s Arcade.
- Print out Sparky’s “Five Steps to Fire Safety ” (PDF, 1.8 MB) coloring sheet.
Follow the National Fire Protection Association on Twitter or read their blog to keep up to date on safety tips, news and more.
Information contained in this post was “Reproduced from NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week Web site, www.firepreventionweek.org. ©2009 NFPA.”
About the Author
I have an award for you – please stop by my blog to receive it!
I love your entry so much I mentioned it on my blog and gave you full credit. Here is the link http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2009/10/hens-nest-had-great-fire-safety-tips.html