DVD Series #2 - Episode 2: "Home Fire Prevention Tools"

Last year, 82 percent of all fire causalities happened at home. That’s because many of our homes aren’t equipped with the proper Fire Safety Tools and Prevention Plans necessary to help stop fires from starting. In this episode, Freddy, Pam and the gang teach how kids can be pro-active and help parents and caregivers keep their homes safe and help prevent fires from starting.

• The important fire tools every household must have
• The smoke alarm: location, maintenance and battery replacement
• Fire extinguishers: the ABC’s, operation and storage
• 911: when to dial, how to dial and what to say
• The dangers of smoke, carbon monoxide and heat

DVD Series #2 - Episode 3:"Home Fire Escape Plan"

Each year numerous cases of children being lost in house fires are reported because they didn’t know how to escape from the burning structure. Tragically, many parents are injured when they re-enter the home in search of a family member because a meeting place was never established. These alone are reasons enough to make sure kids understand the importance of having a Home Escape Plan. In this episode, the RVFD gang will teach kids how to create a Home Escape Plan and learn why it is an essential tool that can help save everyone’s lives.

• Draw a plan of the house
• Establish meeting place away from house
• Practice fire drills
• Review plan with babysitters and caregivers