What if we teach kids about fire safety but there aren't enough volunteers to help in an emergency?
Do you know that sometimes local fire companies struggle to get volunteers?
How can we teach kids about fire safety while inspiring them to help their communities?
Keep reading for some fun activities to do during fire prevention week!
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Firefighter Fox is Here to Help
Our brand new book Firefighter Fox *(affiliate link) is a great way to teach kids about volunteering!
During Fire Prevention Week, there is so much education about preventing fires which is good, but we're not doing enough to teach kids about the importance of volunteering to help our communities.
We can teach kids all about fire safety, preventing fires, and what to do if there is a fire, but what good will that do if there are no volunteers or firefighters to show up in emergencies?
Firefighter Fox is based on actual events that took place at the fire company where my husband has volunteered for the past 28 years.
I have watched the fire company struggle to gain and keep volunteers over the years.
When my husband found an abandoned stuffed toy at his fire company that was at risk of closing, I thought it was time for The Underground Toy Society to help!
The book blurb:
Fox longs for a new home. He had been forgotten in a box with his friends for many years after the firefighters could not find enough volunteers to hold carnivals anymore. Will the toys successfully deliver their message to the firefighters without being seen? Or, will disaster strike, revealing the toys' secret and causing a collapse of The Underground Toy Society?
Check out our free printables * that can help kids learn about fire safety and volunteering that would be perfect for fire prevention week! When you download our free printable activities, you will receive:
coloring pages
a word search
a cut and paste activity
How can you help firefighters and your community?
You may think that being a volunteer firefighter means that you have to run into burning buildings and fight fires. While that may be something some do, it's not all that goes on at a fire company.
There are so many ways to volunteer. Even paid fire departments would appreciate help!
Just like my daughters in the story, you could help at fundraising events. Even kids could run games with prizes to help earn some money for the organization. Bake sales are another idea to raise funds.
You could also respond to fire calls and offer support such as handing out water bottles/drinks or food during long calls.
You could help operate the pumps to supply water from the fire truck.
You could help pack hose after a fire call.
You could help wash the fire truck.
You could help spread the word that smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are very important aspects of fire safety and they can help save lives!
There are many other ways to help. Contact your local fire department and ask how you can help. They would greatly appreciate it!
Even if you are unable to help, your local fire department can be a very valuable resource for fire safety. If you are in need of smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, please reach out to your local fire department to see if they can offer assistance.
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Firefighter Fox is so cute! My 5-year-old son is very interested in fire safety and firefighters. I`ll check this resource.
This is a very important thing that we must all teach to our kids. Having fire safety knowledge is so invaluable. Thanks for this awesome resource.
Thanks so much, sharing these resources!
What a great idea to encourage children to learn more and to volunteer. My daughter is a paramedic so I understand the situation. I will check out the books for my grandson.