FIREFIGHTERS GET A REFRESHER ON HOW TO TALK TO YOUNG KIDS ABOUT FIRE SAFETY
By Dan Blakeley
We’re told at an early age not to play with matches. But curiosity still gets the better of many pre-schoolers who wind up lighting fires in the home – in their bedrooms, in closets. Firefighters from across Ontario gathered in Barrie recently to get a refresher on how to get the fire safety message through to young children.
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The Play Safe Be Safe workshop is coming to Barrie and is designed for those who interact with children regularly on how to teach everyone fire safety.
The campaign, which was developed by the BIC corporation, is aimed at daycare workers, ECE, teachers and kids in how to keep kids safe by using programs and ideas that they can easily learn. The president of Fireproof Children, Dr. Robert Cole, spoke to BarrieToday from his office in Rochester New York today and said that the idea is to get kids caring about fire safety while they are young so they will develop the skills and mindset to continue being cautious. Learn More “Play Safe Be Safe campaign coming to Barrie November 15”
October is National Fire Prevention Month. And that makes right now the perfect time to bring this incredibly important subject up with your kiddos, even the little ones. So how should you talk to your kids about fires, safety and prevention? Learn More “RedTricycle.com: How to Talk Your Kids about Fire Safety without Scaring Them”
Did you know that you may only have 1 to 2 minutes to escape a house fire from the moment a smoke alarm sounds? Know the facts and know your escape plan! Learn More “Family Safety Tips for National Fire Prevention Month”
(WTNH) – October is National Fire Prevention Month. Executive Director of Community Health Strategies Molly Clifford talks about the importance of fire safety skills.
Learn More “WTNH-TV: National Fire Prevention Month with Molly Clifford”
Dr. Robert Cole’s bylined article about teaching children about fire safety was featured in the news – check out the story here!
Learn More “In the News: October is Fire Prevention Month”
LA VISTA, Neb. (WOWT) – Curiosity can be very dangerous when it comes to fire. That’s why Bic, which makes lighters, and a group called Fireproof Children brought their safety program to La Vista on Friday. Learn More “WOWT-TV: Fire Safety Education Program Travels to La Vista”
National Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15! Learn why it is important to never leave pets alone around an open flame, such as a candle, and other tips. Learn More “National Pet Fire Safety Day: July 15”