Fire Prevention Week tips from Sparky and experts
The Mini Page explains how to protect families from fire with tips like Stop Drop and Roll, smoke alarm placements, monthly testing, and replacing alarms every 10 years. It notes most deaths occur at night and urges proper maintenance and alarm usage during Fire Prevention Week observed since 1922 in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire.
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Fire safety facts and Sparky the Fire Dog notes
The text states that home fires killed an average eight people per day in 2013 and highlights leading causes of injuries such as cooking equipment and heating devices. It explains smoke alarm failures due to high mounting, missing or dead batteries, and notes Sparky the Fire Dog as the NFPA mascot who promotes safety during Fire Prevention Week.
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Holiday fire safety tips for upcoming celebrations
Vitty Holiday offers reminders for Halloween Halloween safety stop drop and roll if costumes catch fire. For Thanksgiving supervise stove top cooking and keep children three feet away from hot surfaces. Christmas Hanukkah emphasize flame resistant decorations replace worn cords and keep candles away from flammable items.
Share fire safety tips with elderly neighbors and test alarms
Visit an older relative or neighbor to discuss fire safety and smoke alarms. Demonstrate testing alarms and replacing batteries. Learn more at sparkyschoolhouse.org sparky.org/parentpage/fpwkids.htm and watch a video at youtube ZvcUbE. At the library, enjoy Rescue Dogs Firefighting Heroes and Science Facts by Susy Flory and others in an e book.
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Lemonade Laughs on the Field and Road
A playful exchange features Leslie and Len swapping puns about lemonade with baseball and chauffeur twists. The pitcher and a chauffeur’s favorite drink become wry punchlines from Larry and Lisa.
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Refrigerator door habits to save energy and prevent waste
The note urges limiting open door time as homes average about 22 fridge openings daily. Plan before opening, grab items quickly, and shut the door to conserve energy. Mentions visiting the local fire department to thank firefighters for their service.
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Teachers: Standards-based activities guidance page
Teachers: For standards-based activities to accompany this feature visit the teaching guides page at bbs am universal dot com slash teaching guides dot htm.
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