Fire Safety

Sparky the Fire Dog® needs your help to help spread the word about this year's Fire Prevention Week theme: "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned." Use the materials in this section to learn how to prevent burns and keep your home fire safe.

• Use the "My Fire Inspection Checklist" (PDF, 252 KB) to inspect your home for risks.
• Complete a Safety Information card (PDF, 161 KB)  to make sure that all kids know safety information about themselves in case of emergency.
• Develop and practice a home fire escape plan   (PDF, 633 KB)

Here are some more fun activities:

• Send a fun Sparky® e-card to your friends and family.
• Learn how to fold an origami dog (PDF, 783 KB) that looks like Sparky®,
• Visit the Miller family for a step-by-step guide on home escape planning.
• Hunt for home hazards with the Simpson family.
• Staying overnight at a friends' house? Review our sleepover safety tips.
• Check out cool games at Sparky's Arcade.
• Print out Sparky's "Five Steps to Fire Safety " (PDF, 1.8 MB) coloring sheet.

Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention Week Web site, www.firepreventionweek.org. ©2009 NFPA

Other Resources

• National Fire Protection Association
• FireSafety.gov

Read our Public Service Announcements:

• Winter Safety Tips (PDF)
• Fire Safety in the Home (PDF)
• Fire Escape Planning (PDF)
• Summer Safety (PDF)