Start Safe

Early Fire Prevention Education

Fires and burns are a big problem in America for preschool-aged children. Each year, thousands are injured or killed from accidents in the home that could be prevented. That’s why the Home Safety Council has teamed up with Weekly Reader Custom Publishing to present Start Safe: A Fire and Burn Safety Program for Preschoolers and Their Families.

Start Safe

Funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security / Office of Domestic Preparedness, Start Safe provides resources for preschool teachers and administrators to work hand-in-hand with a local fire department. Working together, using developmentally appropriate teaching tools from Start Safe, teachers and local fire safety experts can deliver life-saving lessons to the preschoolers. Perhaps even more importantly, they can also reach parents and caregivers with key safety messages and help them take action to reduce the risk of fires and burns at home.