News

    NFPA Releases Fireworks PSA’s

    According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), In 2001-2005, an estimated 1 person per year was killed in reported fires started by fireworks, while 6 people per year were killed directly by fireworks.

Features

Riding with the Rainbow Valley Fire Department

Being the father of four children ages 16 months to 13 years old, I see my fair share of children's ...

How To Teach 200 Bus Drivers First Aid In One Day

For the past several years, I have been involved with putting on a program for local bus drivers that focuses ...

Establishing a Public Education Officer

Why do we need a Public Education Officer? The answer is simple. Somebody has to answer the requests that are made ...

Introducing FireEducator.com Editor, John Lucas

Welcome to the launch of The Fire Educator. I am looking forward to working with you to build a community ...

Innovative Programs

Video: CPSC - Dangers of Consumers Using Professional Fireworks

Video from the CPSC showing what happens when consumers use professional fireworks.

Daily Roundup

Kids Prove To Be Useful - Red Cross Oregon

A simple song sung by a 3 year old saves mom’s life.

Positive Press

Firefighters Go Door To Door To Promote Firework Safety

Provo firefighters going door-to-door to warn residents of fire danger.

School Prevention Programs

Video: Fire Safety at W.T. Townshend Public School

Firefighters present a public education program to school children in this video.

Research & Data

NY Times Blog: Report Details Child Deaths From Fires and Burns

An article in the New York Times reviews a report that focuses on the deaths of children from fire and burns.

Reviews

Guest Book Review: Creating a Fire-Safe Community - A Guide for Fire Safety Educators

Scott Vrabel, Public Education Coordinator for the Peotone (IL) Fire Protection District, provides this guest review of Tom Kiurski’s book Creating a Fire-Safe Community - A Guide for Fire Safety Educators.

DVD & Video

Video: 1930’s Video on Dry Cleaners Fires

1930’s video depicting the dangers fires at dry cleaners.

Tips & Tricks

Dog Delivers Inspiration

This past weekend I had the opportunity to watch Dog The Bounty Hunter give an inspirational talk as part of The Rush Tour at Mooseheart Child City and School.

YouTube

Give your puppets a voice

Take a look at these Policeman Vs. Fireman clips. Is there a lesson to be learned?