Every day in the United States at least one child dies in a home fire. While some of these tragedies are unavoidable, a large number could be prevented through better fire safety education. Our fire safety curriculum will educate children in every aspect of fire safety: from how to escape a house fire and why it’s important not to play with matches to encouraging children to remind parents to test their smoke alarms.
Fire Safety Curriculum & Lesson Plan Resources
Here are some free activities, worksheets, coloring sheets, and other educational fire safety curriculum resources to fill your lesson plan:
- Fire Safety Activities for Kids
- Fire Safety Coloring Pages for Kids
- Fire Safety Discussion Pictures
- Fire Safety Songs
- Fire Safety Worksheets
Free Fire Safety Books for Kids
These free online eBooks provide a good foundation for your fire safety curriculum. Read them to kids on your tablet, smartphone, or personal computer.
The Day My House Catched Fires:
This fun story teaches kids how to escape a house fire.
This book teaches kids not to play with matches and how to stay safe with fire.
In A Fire
A simple book for young chidren that teaches kids the basics of what to do if there’s a house fire.
The Not-So-Scary Firefighter
A short lesson that teaches kids not to fear firefighters.
The Sound of Smoke Safety Lesson
Teach kids the about smoke alarms with this simple lesson.
Additional Fire Safety Curriculum Resources for Teachers
Stop Drop Roll fire-safety classroom poster
Learn more about fire safety concepts in the fire safety section of our child safety area.
Field Trips & special activities:
- Tour your local fire house! Virtually all fire stations are accustomed to giving guided tours to local school kids. Call ahead to arrange a tour so kids can explore the firehouse and receive a lesson in fire safety!