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 FireworksVideo from the CPSC showing what happens when consumers use professional fireworks.
Daily Roundup
Kids Prove To Be Useful - Red Cross OregonA simple song sung by a 3 year old saves mom’s life.
Positive Press
Firefighters Go Door To Door To Promote Firework SafetyProvo firefighters going door-to-door to warn residents of fire danger.
School Prevention Programs
Video: Fire Safety at W.T. Townshend Public SchoolFirefighters present a public education program to school children in this video.
Research & Data
NY Times Blog: Report Details Child Deaths From Fires and BurnsAn 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 EducatorsScott 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 Fires1930’s video depicting the dangers fires at dry cleaners.
Tips & Tricks
Dog Delivers InspirationThis 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 voiceTake a look at these Policeman Vs. Fireman clips. Is there a lesson to be learned?