Teaching children about fire safety is crucial for their protection and well-being. Genesee Fire Rescue is committed to providing engaging and educational resources that help kids understand the importance of fire safety and how to respond in emergencies. We have included below a variety of videos and resources to help educate children about fire safety.

Empower your children with the knowledge they need to stay safe and make informed decisions in case of a fire emergency.

While you are here - consider requesting a tour of Genesee Fire's station, engines and equipment, or requesting we drive by in an engine at your birthday party or event!

Important Videos

Getting Out Alive: Teaching Kids to Escape During a Fire

Fire Safety: What Every Child Should Know

U.S. Fire Administration Sesame Street Resources

Additional Resources

In addition, we recommend the following:

• The American Red Cross's Fire Safety for Kids page includes various resources including:
  • Interactive Games: Explore fun and interactive games like Pedro's Fire Safety Challenge, designed for children ages 4-8, which teaches essential fire safety skills in an engaging way.
  • Educational Materials: Access a variety of fire safety educational materials, including activity sheets, manuals, and coloring books, available through the National Fire Safety Council.
  • Fire Safety Tips: Teach children the basics of fire safety, such as "Stop, Drop, and Roll," how to safely escape a fire, and the importance of smoke alarms.

• The National Fire Safety Council's educational materials, which include downloadable materials that are sortable by topic and desired age group.

• Sparky.org , which includes a wide variety of videos, games and activities for kids.