Child Safety Education
The firefighter who adopted “Smokey” plans to train him for ‘stop, drop and roll’ presentations in the school districts
Andrea Vastis from the NFPA offers simple fire prevention messages to help fire departments plan for the big event
Gordon Graham recommends responders be vigilant and on the lookout for kids left in hot vehicles during warmer months
The “bleeding control stations” would contain tourniquets, among other life-saving items, and include instructions on preventing blood loss
Reflections on the pain of loss but also the promise community risk reduction
Building your team’s playbook means identifying smart locations, securing key partnerships and getting team buy-in
The 2022 “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” campaign shares simple but important ways to safely escape home fires
Junie’s mother said his favorite part of the fire station visit was spending time with this patient firefighter
First launched during the pandemic, “Storytime with Chief Cassidy” – a product of the Holliston (Mass.) Fire Department – won a 2021 Communicator Award for excellence
I encourage fire service leaders to start local Be SMART Public Safety Task Forces to educate families about safe gun storage
This week’s photo is from a Los Angeles County community event giving kids on the Autism spectrum a chance to interact with first responders
This week’s photo combines word play with safety, as members of the Burleson (Texas) Fire Department team up with the city’s drowning coalition to provide resources for kids and families
Share these life safety resources with your community to help prevent tragedies like the fatal Bronx blaze
Ron Carlson began volunteering for the Suffield Fire Department in 1971, focusing on fire safety and prevention for kids
The week-long NFPA-sponsored event will take place Oct. 3-9, focusing on educating children and adults about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
The program allows Hunterdon County first responders to access detailed floor plans through an app on their phone
From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong
Bryon Stein was honored as a Key Influencer by the Navy demonstration team for his work in the community and being named the La Crosse Fire Department firefighter of the year
The explosion was captured on video as Contra Costa firefighters were battling the initial blaze
An off-duty Atlantic City firefighter was among the rescuers who aided the children struggling in choppy waters
The rewritten version of “Burning Down the House” by the Talking Heads warns residents of common fire hazards
Ashely Roa, 15, and Stephanie Roa, 17, were presented Certificates of Heroism, the highest recognition for civilians presented by the Orange County Fire Authority
Use innovative methods, modern technology to educate your community about fire safety
Brockton fire officials said the teacher directed the student to evacuate, managed to figure out the child’s address and alerted the fire department
Firefighters put on dazzling light shows, host storytime, spread safety messages and save Christmas in these eight fantastic videos that spread holiday cheer
The NFPA offers essential space heater safety recommendation for fire departments to share with their communities
Mason Ochoa jumped into action after seeing his 2-year-old brother fall into the pool through a home security system
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