The Week of October 5-11 is Fire Prevention Week. The National ire Protection Association also has a great Kids Page with helpful tips and activities.
Local Fire Departments Safety Information:
Here are some books both fiction and non-fiction about the topic:
DVD- Fire Safety: Prevent, React, Escape.
Smoke Alarms by Raatma Discusses the importance of having smoke detectors in the home, the different kinds of detectors and how they work, and what to do when they sound.
Home Fire Drills by Raatma. Explains the importance of planning what to do in case of fire in your house and tells how practicing fire drills can help you to be safe.
No Dragons for Tea by Pendziwol.While out for a walk with her mom, a little girl has the surprise of her life - she meets a real, live, fire-breathing dragon! Now this dragon is nothing to be afraid of - in fact, he's so friendly that she invites him home for tea. But their afternoon snack is suddenly interrupted when the dragon sneezes and sets the table ablaze. Luckily, the girl knows just what to do, and she teaches her new friend to be fire smart, too.
A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe around Fire by Boelts. Discusses the dangers of a fire, what to do if caught in a fire, and how to plan an emergency exit for a family.
Stop, Drop and Roll by Cuyler. Jessica has always been a worrier, and learning about fire safety is making her more nervous than ever. But our favorite worrywart is about to discover that knowing what to do in an emergency is the best (and only) way to extinguish her fire-safety fears!
Fireboy to the Rescue by Miller. Follow Fireboy inside a busy firehouse, watch him Stop, Drop, and Roll, and learn some fun facts about famous fires in this vibrant and practical guide to fire safety.
Cathy
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