Greetings everyone! I have some exciting news to share. In early March, a good friend submitted my application for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Educator of the Year award. I was thrilled just to be nominated. A few days later, just before the COVID-19 quarintine, I found out that I had been chosen as … Continue reading 2020 NFPA Educator of the Year Announcement
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You Make My Heart Go Beep! Beep! Beep!
The American Red Cross has a new slogan just in time for Valentine's Day week! Show the ones you love just how much you value their safety by checking their smoke alarms, changing batteries if needed, and making sure they have alarms installed on every level of their home and in all sleeping areas. Smoke … Continue reading You Make My Heart Go Beep! Beep! Beep!
Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Fire safety advocates have been talking about smoke alarms for years now, but the message is just as important today as it has ever been! Structure fires burn hot and fast giving families little time to escape the dangerous heat and smoke. Nearly 5 million homes in America don't have smoke alarms and in many … Continue reading Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives
New NFPA InfoGraphic on Home Fire Deaths and Injuries
What stands out for me: increase in older adult population and that the south still leads the nation in injuries and deaths. Please use this information to educate your community!
Children's Author - Maria Bostian 