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.

24-page activity book (Ages 7-9, grades 2-3) - LE

The theme of this general fire and burn prevention and life safety manual changes yearly to keep children's interest. Every page contains games, puzzles, projects, songs, a board game, and other activities to reinforce vital fire safety messages and early learning skills such as telling time, vowels, math, and sign language appropriate for this age group.

Topics: Firefighters; 3 Parts of Fire; Smoke Can Choke; Stop, Drop, Cover Your Face, and Roll; Matches, Lighters, and Candles; Minor Burns; Arson; Hotel/Motel Safety; Home Fire Escape Plan; Smoke Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, and Carbon Monoxide Detectors; School Fire Drills; Electrical Safety; Report a Fire; House Numbers; Kitchen Safety; Kerosene Heater Safety; Woodstove Safety; Home Fire Hazards; and a Review.

24-page activity book (Ages 9-12, grades 4-6) - UE

The theme of this general fire and burn prevention and life safety manual changes yearly to keep the children's interest. Although age-appropriate and more challenging, it compliments the 7-9 manual in topics as well as games so siblings of different age levels can enjoy the safety message and work together.

Topics: Firefighters; Three Parts of Fire; Smoke; Stop, Drop, and Roll; Matches, Lighters, and Candles; Minor Burns; Arson; Hotel/Motel Safety; Home Fire Escape Plan; School Fire Drills; Electrical Safety; Report a Fire; House Numbers; Woodstoves; Kerosene Heater Safety; Kitchen Safety; Smoke Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, and Carbon Monoxide Detectors; Home Fire Hazards; and a Review and Fire Safety Award.

16-page informational activity midi booklet- P, K, 1-2, LE

Firepup^® and his friend, Mr. Matchy™, explain that matches, candles, and lighters are tools, not toys. Features a variety of fun elementary-age activities great for early readers, including rhyming word pairs, sequencing, checklist, wordsearch, color & circle, maze, and dot-to-dot. Space provided for children to write a Thank You note to those in your community who helped make this booklet possible.

Topics: Matches, Candles, and Lighters; Home Fire Drills; Home Hazards Checklist; Recycling; Home Fire Escape Plan; Burns; Burn Prevention; School Fire Drills; Stop, Drop, & Roll; Fire Safe Holidays.

(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.

Folder - LE, UE, F

Firepup^®'s Fire Escape features a comic book formatted story that explains what to do if you are trapped by fire.

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.

Full-color activity/information folder - P, K, 1-2, LE

Written in a familiar poem style. This folder is sure to be a yearly holiday favorite. After reading the poem, children may complete the fun activity reminding everyone to celebrate safely.

Topics: Candles; Trees; Tree Lights; Ornaments; Poisons; Ladders; Electrical Sockets; Electrical Lights - Indoors and Outdoors; Ice & Snow; Frost Bite.

Full-color folder - LE, UE

Folder is designed in comic book style with fill-in-the-blank and crossword puzzle. Topics: Dangers of Smoke; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Exits; Crawl Below the Smoke; and Safe Meeting Place.

Full-color brochure - UE, MS, HS, A, D

Folder covers general duties of a fire department in a colorful format.

Topics: Inspections; Investigating; Make the Call; Medical Training; Other Types of Emergencies; Community Services.

Half Colorsheet, Pre-school, LE, E

Firepup^® wants children to realize that firefighters may look scary in their uniforms, but they are friendly and there to help you in an emergency. Also includes basic safety rules. Can be signed by an adult and child, then dated upon completion.

Half Colorsheet, Pre-school, LE, E

Firepup^® teaches children about the importance of School Fire Drills. Can be signed by an adult and child, then dated upon completion.

Activity/colorsheet - Preschool, LE

Firepup^® teaches children all about Operation House Number^® and why it is important to have your family house numbers posted correctly in case of an emergency. Invites children to color and complete age-appropriate game and activity, then recite the house number rules promise. 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 8 1/2"x 22" folder - LE

This fun-filled folder is packed with vital tips for children on safe trick-or-treating. Halloween safety rules for inside and outside. Includes a cut apart puzzle game. Great for all ages!

2-sided activity/craft sheet - P, K, 1-2, LE, F

The pup'kin pattern activity sheet is a fun way for families to create their very own cutout (or painted) Firepup^® Halloween jack-o-lantern. Designed to be used with kid- and adult-friendly pumpkin carving tools. Adult supervision recommended. Also features basic Halloween trick-or-treater safety tips.

Full-color brochure - MS, UE

This eye-catching folder presents information on smoke alarms and related topics.

Topics: What Smoke Alarms Do; How to Install, Clean, and Test Alarms; Interesting Facts on Smoke and Smoke Alarms; and What to Do In Case of Fire.

16-page, full-color activity booklet - LE

Firepup^® and his friend, Smokee™ the Smoke Alarm™ make learning about smoke alarms, fire, and smoke fun. Each page presents important information and an age-appropriate game, puzzle, or other activity to reinforce the information.

Topics: Smoke Alarm Sing-A-Long; How Smoke Alarms Work; Facts About Smoke; Smoke Alarm Placement; Testing; Battery Replacement; Batteries; Old Smoke Alarms; Cleaning; What To Do When the Alarm Sounds; Home Fire Escape Plans; Crawl Low Below the Smoke; Stop, Drop, and Roll; and a Thank You Note to send to local community members who helped make this material possible.

Full-color placemat/deskmat - LE, B

Features a variety of games and puzzles that help children learn about the importance of working smoke alarms. FIrepup^® and Smokee™ show children how adults should keep smoke alarms in good working condition, test smoke alarms monthly, replace old alarms, and have a Home Fire Escape Plan. A "Quick Quiz" reinforces the message presented.

4-fold - LE

Basic information on tornado safety presented with interesting facts about tornadoes to catch the reader's attention.

Topics: Tornadoes in the U.S.; Basic Tornado Information; Doppler Radar; Tornado Watch/Tornado Warning; Tornado Safety at Home, at School, in Other Buildings, or in a Car or Outside; What Makes a Tornado.

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.

Activity/colorsheet, Pre-school, LE, E

Firepup^® teaches children how to be safe in areas which have ice during the cold winter months. Invites children to color then recite Firepup^®'s rules for cold weather safety. Can be signed by an adult and child, then dated upon completion.

Full-color 4-fold - LE, F

Firepup^®'s Home Fire Hazards features a checklist format which makes it easy for families to inspect their homes, inside and out, for potential fire hazards to keep their family fire safe.

24-page manual of activities - LE

Features Firepup^® and his school friends gearing up to attend a local Bike Safety Rally. This manual is especially designed for young bicycle drivers. It discusses all aspects of bicycle safety through fun games, puzzles, and activities. Bicycle safety with Firepup^® is a fun learning experience that will help young bicycle drivers to be safe auto drivers of tomorrow. Includes suggestions for having your own "Bike Rally," including games that reinforce bicycle skills and course layout. Teacher/Parent Lesson Guide explains topic objectives and offers Enrichment Activities which can be completed as a group or individual exercise and discussed.

Topics: Does Your Bike Fit You? Which Bike Belongs to Which Rider? Get to Know Your Bike; Bike Safety Checklist; Bike Reflectors; Bike Helmets; A Storm is Coming; Hand Signals; Safety Signs; Traffic Safety; Be Careful When Riding Your Bike - Hazards; Keep Your Bike Safe and Sound; Bicycle Safety Game; Bike Safety Rally; Rider Review.

Full-color brochure - UE, HS, A, D

Folder covers the general duties of EMS personnel, including basic emergency medical services and providing first response care in emergency situations.

Topics: EMS - Trained & Equipped; EMS Personnel; Response; Public Education; EMS Today; Mobile Emergency Care Units; EMS Week.

24-page activity book - LE

Features Firepup^® and his friends learning how to be "Seat Belt Stars!" It discusses all aspects of seat belt safety through games, puzzles, and activities. Seat belt safety with Firepup^® is a fun learning experience that will teach children good seat belt habits for life.

Topics: A Seat Belt is For Everyone; Which Seat is Safest? Be a Safe Passenger; Know the Gauges; Safety Search; Braking and Belts; 3 Steps of Stopping; Seat Belto-O Bingo; Safe Walker Maze; Be Stranger Safe; Know When to Un-click! Take Care of the Car; You and Driving; Car Games; Create a Car Kit; Seat Belt Laws; Domino Game.

4-fold folder, LE

This folder provides information on general seat belt safety and related topics, including stranger safety, infant seats, booster seats, and seat belt laws.

Full-color 16-pg. midi book - E

Firepup^® and his friends Burney the Parrot™, Bernadette, and Ben explain important information about burns and burn prevention. Topics are presented along with a variety of activities such as songs and games.

Topics include: Introduction; What is a burn?; Your Skin; Skin 1-2-3; Kitchen Burns; Hot Foods; Bathroom Burns; Hot & Cold Water; Inside Burns; Outside Burns; First Aid for Minor Burns; Stop, Drop, & Roll If Your Clothes Catch On Fire; Help Stop Burns; and a Thank You Note.

Bookmark - LE, E

Firepup^® and his friend, Burney the Parrot™ promote common sense steps for kids to follow in case of a burn emergency.

Full-color brochure - UE, MS

This eye-catching folder presents basic information on poisons and first aid treatments for various types of poisoning appropriate for upper elementary or middle school children.

Topics: Definition of a Poison; Poison Control Center National Hotline; Top 10 Poisons; Hidden Home Hazards; Dial! Don't Wait; Kid Sitter Rx; Carbon Monoxide is Deadly; Pets Can Be Poisoned, Too: Poison First Aid (Swallowed, Inhaled, On the Skin, In the Eyes); Poisons Checklist; and Protect Yourself.

4-fold - LE

This folder provides information on general poison safety and related topics.

Topics: What Is a Poison; Warning Labels; Poison Emergencies; What to Do If You Think Someone Has Been Poisoned (Poison Control Center Number, etc.); and How Poisons Should Be Stored.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Crayons - E

Box of 4 colored non-toxic crayons.

Safety messages featured on back of box read:

1. Have at least one working smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector.
2. Plan and practice home fire drills. Have a Safe Meeting Place.

3. Never play with matches, lighters, and candles.

4. Know how and when to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.
Courtesy of Your Local Fire Dept.

Conforms to ASTM D4236

DVD Video - P, K, 1-2, LE

Approximate running time 17 minutes.

A Firepup^® Video Presentation. Learn how to escape a fire. Sing and dance along with Firepup^®'s friend, Conductor Paul, as he presents important fire safety lessons. It's fun and easy as you read on-screen lyrics and join other kids singing. The Fire Safety Train song is an entertaining and educational way to learn about fire safety.

Topics: Home Fire Escape Plan; Crawl Low Below the Smoke; Dial 9-1-1 in an Emergency; and much, much more.

24-page activity book, English/Spanish (Ages 4-6) - P, K, 1-2, LE

This manual captures children's attention with easy-to-understand concepts, large pictures and numbers to color and discuss. Firepup^® and his friends present fire and burn prevention and life safety messages in this fun-filled manual which features a handwriting strip area at the bottom of each page. Children may practice writing the fire lesson learned for a fun review while practicing penmanship as well as letter and word recognition. Children learn vital fire safety lessons while reinforcing learning skills appropriate for the kindergarten age level. Oral review quiz and fire safety award to color included.

Topics: Friendly Firefighter and His Turn-Out Gear; My Address, My Telephone Number; How to Report a Fire; Hot! Never Touch; Cool a Burn; Test Your Detector; Two Ways Out; Safe Meeting Place; Stop, Drop, and Roll; Crawl Below the Smoke; Matches & Lighters; Home Fire Safety; School Fire Drills; Campfire Safety; and Holiday Fire Safety.