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Fire Prevention Resource Guide

Families & Children Schools & Childcare Providers

Fire hazards pose significant threats to both urban and rural areas, making it imperative to implement effective prevention measures. This guide provides comprehensive strategies to help individuals, families, and organizations reduce fire risks and enhance safety.

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Summary

How To Make A Home Fire Escape Plan

This page emphasizes the importance of fire safety preparedness, focusing on the significance of smoke alarms, escape planning, and home safety measures.

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Summary

Children’s Safety Network (CSN) - Fire & Burn Safety

This site covers essential topics such as safety tips, statistics, and resources to educate parents, caregivers, and children on minimizing fire hazards and preventing burn injuries.

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Simulation

House Fire Simulation (PRIDE)

In this module, participants will engage in a simulation scenario where they must accurately triage 10 patients involved in a house fire incident within a strict time limit of 7 minutes.

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Lecture

Ready Kids: When The Fire Starts

This video teaches children the importance of being prepared for wildfires. It advises trimming trees, clearing debris, creating a 30-foot safety zone around homes, having an emergency kit, securing documents, and having a family evacuation plan.

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Exercise

Sparky’s Firehouse Game

This is an interactive educational resource aimed at teaching children about fire safety.

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Demonstration

Fire Safety for Kids

This video provides essential fire safety rules for children at home and school. It emphasizes not hiding during a fire, having a family meeting spot, and knowing how to call 911.