Fireman's or woman's badge for playtime.

         Below are fireman's badges that teachers and parents may print, cut and laminate in order to give away to young children for play time after they have been visited by the local fire department. You can adhere special safety pins to the back side of the badges. I found a large pack at Amazon for little ones here. You could probably find them in your local craft store as well if you prefer.

        Individual graphics are included for parents who only need one or two. Four graphics are included on one sheet of badges for easier printing in the classroom. Enjoy!
       Fire Departments feel free to pass out these crafted fireman's badges too, if you would like. They are free from kathy grimm!

A fireman's badge including an "engine house" number.

A fireman's badge including an eagle.

A fireman's badge with a blank ribbon for teachers who wish to include a name.

A fireman's badge including the symbolic tools of the trade.

All four fireman's badges on one png. for those who need to print multiple quantities.

The Firemen Say Safety Comes First!

photo by Sylvain Pedneault.

      Firefighting is the act of extinguishing fires. A firefighter suppresses and extinguishes fires to protect lives and to prevent the destruction of property and of the environment. Firefighters may provide other valuable services to their communities, including emergency medical services.

      Firefighters typically undergo a high degree of technical training, in both general firefighting techniques and developing specialist expertise in particular fire and rescue operations, such as aircraft/airport rescue, wilderness fire suppression, and search and rescue.

      One of the major hazards associated with firefighting operations could possibly be the toxic environment created by combustible materials, the four major risks are smoke, oxygen deficiency, elevated temperatures, and poisonous atmospheres. Additional hazards include falls and structural collapse that can exacerbate the problems entailed in a toxic environment. To combat some of these risks, firefighters carry self-contained breathing equipment.

      The first step in a firefighting operation is reconnaissance to search for the origin of the fire, to identify the specific risks, and to locate possible casualties.

      Fires can be extinguished by water, fuel removal, or chemical flame inhibition.

 

Free Smokey The Bear Coloring 

Smokey says, "Keep it clean...around your house!"

Leave a cold trail.

 

Smokey says, "Make sure your chimney and fireplace are fireproof!"

"For a safe barbeque - put your briquets in a fireproof bucket!

Smokey says, "Be Careful With Fire!"

Fire Safety Week at Our School

Stop, drop and roll is a simple fire safety technique taught to children, emergency services personnel and industrial workers as a component of health and safety training. It involves three steps a fire victim should follow to minimize injury in the event their clothing catches fire.

Stop, drop and roll consists of three components:

1. Stop – The fire victim must stop, ceasing any movement which may fan the flames or hamper those attempting to put the fire out.
2. Drop – The fire victim must drop to the ground, lying down if possible, covering their face with their hands to avoid facial injury.
3. Roll – The fire victim must roll on the ground in an effort to extinguish the fire by depriving it of oxygen. If the victim is on a rug or one is nearby, they can roll the rug around themselves to further extinguish the flame.

The effectiveness of stop, drop and roll may be further enhanced by combining it with other firefighting techniques, including the use of a fire extinguisher, dousing with water, or fire beating one's skin.

 City of Ocoee's Fire Department's Puppet Show.

I snapped these photos of our kids during fire safety week. I have many more than the few that I have posted here for those parents who would like to request copies, contact me or Jenn at the early learning center. The firemen did a marvelous job of sharing and caring for our students during their visit!

 

Every city in America has programs to teach fire safety.

Ringing the bell on the fire truck.

Children have had a big day learning about fire safety.

Local firemen always take time out to teach preschoolers.

Students wait patiently in line to see the fire engine.

Firemen volunteer to teach preschoolers about fire safety.

Firemen help little ones explore the truck.

Young students explore the fire truck with fire fighters.

Children color in their free fire safety booklets.

  

Smokey Unwinds Puzzle 

Help Smokey untangle his secret message!  

Color the string from his baseball from beginning to end.

answer key to "Smokey Unwinds Puzzle."

 

More Fire Safety Links:

• Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
• Fire Safety Rap! for kids
• Caillou and The Fire Truck