Burns are among the most painful and devastating injuries a person can sustain and survive.  Young children are at especially high risk for burns because they have thinner skin than older children and adults.  Their skin burns at lower temperatures and more deeply.  Young children also may not perceive danger as readily, may have less control over their environment, may lack the ability to escape a life-threatening burn situation and may not be able to tolerate the physical stress of a burn injury.

The Fire Safety program is designed to teach early elementary age children the importance of recognizing fire hazards in the home, developing and exit plan in the event of a fire, and when it is appropriate to call 911 in an emergency.  Using a “Hazard House” (a large doll house that generates smoke to simulate fire, has smoke alarms, and other educational props) firefighters teach children various safety skills and practices and about common injury and fire hazards in different rooms of a home.  Using a 911 Simulator, children have the opportunity to practice calling 911 to report an emergency.  During the emergency call, children must listen and respond to the 911 operator’s questions and follow instructions via the phone.  This is a very fun and meaningful experience for the children.