October 5-11, 2008

The theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week is "Prevent Home Fires."

A home fire occurs every 76 seconds, and families should take several steps to prevent them. 

A working smoke alarm cuts your chances of dying in a fire by nearly 50 percent so you need to put a smoke alarm on every level of your home, outside every sleeping area, and in each bedroom. 

And it’s important to test the alarms once a month and change the batteries once a year to make sure they stay in good working order.  There are many other important measures to take from making and practicing an escape plan to keeping kids away from stoves and fireplaces. 

From October 5-11, fire safety advocates will be spreading the word about all the ways to prevent home fires.

Create an Escape Plan Game

From October 5-11, fire safety advocates will be spreading the word about all the ways to prevent home fires.

• Sheets to print and share with others. (PDF).

Fire Safety Posters

• Fire Safety Poster in English.
• Fire Safety Poster in Espanol.

Fire Coloring Sheets

• Fire Coloring Sheet 1
• Fire Coloring Sheet 2
• Fire Coloring Sheet 3
• Fire Coloring Sheet 4
• Fire Coloring Sheet 5
• Fire Coloring Sheet 6
• Fire Coloring Sheet 7
• Fire Coloring Sheet 8
• Fire Coloring Sheet 9

About the Artist

Creator Jim Weicherding has generously donated his time to Safe Kids Worldwide by creating coloring cartoons for children highlighting fire safety messages.We look forward to bringing your more coloring pages by Jim covering other risk areas - Read Jim's Bio .