24-page manual - P, K, 1-2, LE

This manual is designed to help develop an early awareness and understanding of the many ways the fire department protects and aids the community. It helps children develop a healthy perspective of the job of local firefighters and encourages them to trust and respect them. Appropriate for the early reader. Contains word recognition on most pages.

Topics: Ways to Report an Emergency/Reporting a Fire; Answering Firepup^®'s Call (Dispatchers); Responding to the Alarm; Answering a Call; Wearing Equipment/Wearing the Uniform; Searching for Missing People; Rescuing People; Helping the Sick, Burned, or Hurt; Fighting a Fire; Investigating a Fire; Inspecting Buildings; Teaching Fire Safety; Explaining Fire Extinguishers; Practicing a School Fire Drill; Answering a Fire Emergency; Piloting a Fireboat; Flying a Fire Helicopter; Fighting Forest Fires; Planting Young Trees; and Helping to Save Lives.

Full-color 4-fold, P, K, 1-2

Folder is a great addition to any fire and burn prevention and life safety program. Designed to help develop early understanding of simple fire safety concepts. Features a variety of activities and word recognition on each page appropriate for the early reader.

8-page activity book- P, K, 1-2

This manual is designed to help develop early understanding about fire and burn prevention and life safety. Contains simple age-appropriate activities and word recognition. Excellent for early readers.

Topics: Matches & Lighters; Home Fire Safety; Home Fire Escape Plans/Safe Meeting Places; Know 2 Ways Out/Crawl Low Below the Smoke; Friendly Firefighter/Turnout Gear; Never Hide: Stop, Drop, and Roll; and Dial 9-1-1.

24-page, full-color booklet - A, SC

Fire kills more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. This booklet contains vital information on a variety of basic prevention topics. The only edge you have on a fire that's already started is knowing what to do and doing it quickly. Will you be "Ready 2 Respond"?

Topics: Emergency Vehicles; Fire Lanes; 9-1-1; Smoke, Fumes, & Gases; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Residential Sprinklers; Fire Extinguishers; House Numbers; Home Fire Escape Plan; Exits; High-Rise; Workplace; Home Hazards; Heating; Electrical; Kidsitting; Poisons; Special People/Special Needs; Burns & Scalds; Seniors (Falls, Childproofing); Arson; Juvenile Firesetters.

Companion DVD: #577F Ready 2 Respond - Fire & Life Safety Guide - DVD.

(English & Spanish), full-color deskmat/placemat - B, E, F, LE, UE

A good overall piece of material that covers the basics of home fire safety. Also includes directions and a grid for families to draw their own floor plan for their home fire escape plan. Can be used as an activity placemat in eating establishments wanting to promote fire prevention or as a deskmat at school. English on one side, Spanish on the other side.

Topics: Cool a Burn; Home Fire Escape Drill; Smoke Alarms; Crawl Below the Smoke; Poisoning; Dial 9-1-1; Stop, Drop, & Roll; House Numbers; and Home Fire Escape Plan.

Full-color, 2-sided sheet - LE

Features a two-part quiz that tests children's knowledge of fire safety topics. Part 1 is in Multiple Choice format and part 2 has True and False format. Can be used as an important pre- and post-test to any fire and life safety educational program or as a fun way to review basic fire safety. Can be signed by an adult and child, then dated upon completion.

8 1/2"x 11" folder, LE

This newspaper format helps younger children learn about kids helping their families to be sure their house numbers are properly posted and why. Age-appropriate information and accompanying games and activites reinforce this vital fire safety message.

11"x17" folder - LE, UE

This newspaper format folder helps children understand how important it is to have house numbers clearly marked in case of an emergency. Features topic-related "news" stories with accompanying games and activities to reinforce this vital fire safety message.

Full-color brochure - A, HS

Folder covers vital information concerning 9-1-1, the universal emergency telephone number system and helps you to prepare for an emergency.

Topics: Indentifying 911 Emergencies; How to Report an Emergency; Cell Phone Users; NG 911; VoIP Phone Services (Voice over Internet Protocol); and I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency Contacts).

Full-color brochure - A, HS

Folder covers vital information concerning electrical safety. Encourages treating electricity with the respect it deserves. Never assume anything!

Topics: Outlets; Cords & Plugs; Extension Cords; Lighting & Electrical Safety; Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs); Water & Electricity; Electrical Fires; Powerlines; and Lightning Storms.

Full-color brochure - A, HS

Folder covers information on Halloween safety and related potential injuries that may happen, especially at this time of year.

Topics: Tips for Homeowners & Parents; Costumes; Trick-or-Treating; Candy; Drivers; and Street Smarts.

24-page activity book - LE

Features Firepup^® and his friends explaining important tips for indoor swimming or outdoor swimming in pools, lakes, oceans, ponds and rivers; sitting in hot tubs, spas, and whirlpools; and competitive swimming. Boating safety for riding in boats, sailing, canoeing, waterskiing, tubing, and fishing are also covered. Children are taught what they need to know to be safe in and around the water. Teacher/Parent Lesson Guides explain each topic's objectives and offer enrichment activities which can be completed and discussed.

Topics: Learn to Swim; Practice Floating; Swim With a Buddy; Know Who a Stranger Is; Safe Swimming Rules for the Pool Indoors and Outdoors; Walk Safely and Protect Your Feet; Pick Up/Clean Up; Some Fish and Plants Are Dangerous; Know About Bugs; Be Safe in the Sun; Jump and Dive Safely; Never Swim in Cold Water; Be Safe on Ice; Never Swim in Dangerous Water; Keep an Eye on the Sky; Wear a Life Jacket; Boat Safety; Help Someone in Trouble; In an Emergency; Dial 9-1-1; and Safety Friends.

24-page manual - P, K, 1-2, LE

This bilingual (English/Spanish) fire safety manual features Firepup^® calling to invite children to learn how to use the telephone in an emergency. This manual is special because it shows children how they can help save a life by dialing 9-1-1. By educating children about the proper usage of the 9-1-1 system will teach them skills & awareness to help alleviate potential fear in an actual emergency situation.

Topics: Emergencies Do Happen; It May Be Up to You; Dial 9-1-1 For Help; Dial 9-1-1 to Report a Fire; Dial 9-1-1 to Report An Accident; Dial 9-1-1 for Medical Emergencies; 9-1-1 is a Service; Real Emergencies; Questionable Emergencies; Sending the Right Personnel; Do Not Wait; Learn How to Dial 9-1-1; Practice Reporting an Emergency; Making the Call; Stay Calm. Speak Clearly; Information is Important; Memorize Your Name and Address; Cross Streets & Landmarks; Wait to Answer Questions; Using a Payphone.

Read-Along CD - P, K, 1-2, LE

Approximate running time 12 minutes.

A companion piece to the 9-1-1 manual. Learn about how to use the telephone in an emergency. This 9-1-1 Read-Along brings the information on learning about 9-1-1 emergencies to life. Features word-for-word narration, character voices, and vivid sound effects. This CD can be used with the 9-1-1 manual as a group presentation or children can follow along with their own manual individually. Either way, children build early learning concepts, reinforcing reading skills, and increasing their understanding of fire safety to discover important information about their community.

Full-color 4-fold - LE

Can be used with #366F Dial 9-1-1 in An Emergency CD.

Firepup^® explains how and why to dial 9-1-1 in a story format.

This folder follows the CD word for word so children can read along.

11"x17" full-color poster, A, B, D

Firepup^® promotes knowing how and when to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency in this poster.

2-sided activity/colorsheet, LE

Firepup^® explains how and why to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. Large drawings encourage coloring, number, and shape recognition.

Telephone sticker - F

Colorful, eye-catching sticker of Firepup that can be placed on a telephone to remind family members what number to dial in an emergency.

Video Book (English/Spanish) DVD - P, K, 1-2, LE

Approximate running time 12 minutes.

A Firepup^® Video Book. This 9-1-1 Video Book brings the information on learning about 9-1-1 emergencies to life. Simple, age-appropriate animation of Firepup^® and his friends show children how they can help save a life by dialing 9-1-1. Features versions with word-for-word English and Spanish subtitles. A companion piece to the 9-1-1 manual. 

Half Colorsheet, Pre-school, LE, E

Firepup^® teaches children about how and when to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. Can be signed by an adult and child, then dated upon completion.

Full-color brochure - A, F

Folder covers vital information concerning preparing for disaster with an emphasis on children's needs.

Topics: Talking with Children About Disasters; Family Disaster Plan; Family Response and Recovery Efforts; and After the Disaster.

Brochure - P, K, 1-2, LE

This fun-filled brochure features Firepup^® and the Fire Safety Brigade™ with tips to keep your home safe from fire. Song is sung to a familiar tune. Piano accompaniment is provided.

Deskmat/placemat - B, UE

Features an assortment of fun games, puzzles, and seek-n-finds to help children learn important fire prevention rules and concepts. Could be used as an activity placemat in eating establishments wanting to promote fire prevention or as a deskmat at school.

24-page activity calendar - F

Firepup^® and his friends the Fire Safety Brigade^® find yet another way to involve children and their families in learning vital fire safety information. Families can date each day of the month, read the monthly fire safety and prevention information, and then fill in their special dates, like family and friends' birthdays, anniversaries, or school events.

Topics: The 3 Parts of Fire; Fire Drills; How to Report a Fire; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide Detectors; Smoke; Matches, Candles, and Lighters; Burn Prevention; The 3 C's of Minor Burns; Home Fire Safety; Friendly Firefighters; Fire Prevention Week; Stop, Drop, and Roll; and Yuletide Fire Safety.

DVD - A, SC

A multimedia presentation of the Ready 2 Respond™ Fire & Life Safety Guide on DVD. Show this vital Fire & Life Safety Program to adults or seniors in its entirety or choose to use any combination of separate topics to create your own fire safety programs. Just click on the topics in the DVD menu in the desired order to create a personalized presentation for your specific educational needs to help save lives in your community.

Fire kills more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. This multimedia presentation contains vital information on a variety of basic prevention topics. The only edge you have on a fire that's already started is knowing what to do and doing it quickly. Will you be "Ready 2 Respond"?

Topics: Emergency Vehicles; Fire Lanes; 9-1-1; Smoke, Fumes, & Gases; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Residential Sprinklers; Fire Extinguishers; House Numbers; Home Fire Escape Plan; Exits; High-Rise; Workplace; Home Hazards; Heating; Electrical; Kidsitting; Poisons; Special People/Special Needs; Burns & Scalds; Seniors (Falls, Childproofing); Arson; Juvenile Firesetters.

Companion full-color booklet: #201F Ready 2 Respond - Fire & Life Safety Guide full-color booklet.
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2-sided bilingual activity/colorsheet - P, K, 1-2

This bilingual activity/colorsheet is especially designed for children. Large drawing of Firepup^® invites children to learn Firepup's motto: "Be fire safety smart. Stop fires before they start.^®" It also covers a wide variety of general fire safety topics along with illustrations to help reinforce basic fire safety rules. Can be signed by a child and dated upon completion.

Topics: Smoke Alarms; Dial 9-1-1; Home Fire Escape Plan; Stop, Drop, Cover Your Face, and Roll; Smoke; and House Numbers.