RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PARENTS. The Hartford s Junior Fire Marshal Program. Over 65 years of fire safety

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1 RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PARENTS Over 65 years of fire safety

2 THE HARTFORD S JUNIOR FIRE MARSHAL PROGRAM For more than 200 years, The Hartford has helped families remain safe and secure. It is for this reason that The Hartford s Junior Fire Marshal Program was created in 1947 to teach children the basics of personal fire safety and keep families safe.

3 OVER THE PAST 65 YEARS, WE VE DEPUTIZED MORE THAN 110 MILLION JUNIOR FIRE MARSHALS Our signature red fire helmets have been proudly worn by generations of children who have learned the basics of fire safety through our innovative and educational program. Parents, teachers, firefighters and community leaders continue to leverage The Hartford s Junior Fire Marshal Program as an important tool in keeping kids and families fire-safe. The program s curriculum is housed in an easy-to-use, turnkey kit. Our website also has free materials for download and online activities for your children to complete at home. Be sure to visit to find these materials in both English and Spanish. (Para ver más información y actividades en inglés y español visita THE HARTFORD S JUNIOR FIRE MARSHAL BE FIRE SAFE KIT: Teaches your children lifesaving lessons such as Stop, Drop, and Roll; Go Low in Smoke; Draw a Home Fire Escape Plan and more through fun, engaging and educational activities Gives your children an awareness of their personal safety and the actions they can take to help protect themselves, their family and friends Allows you to have meaningful and vital fire safety conversations with your children

4 FIRE SAFETY AND YOUR FAMILY This brochure is designed to introduce you to The Hartford s Junior Fire Marshal Program, and help you begin to talk about and teach fire safety to your kids and family. Making time to educate children about safety issues is a very important component of every parent s job. It s also the responsibility of today s schools contact your child s teacher or school to find out if fire safety is taught in their classroom. THE BEST FIRE SAFETY IS FIRE PREVENTION Did you know: On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day. 1 Children under the age of six started more than two of five home structure fires caused by playing in , typically by playing with matches and lighters. 1 Two of every five home fires start in the kitchen. 1 According to an NFPA survey, only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. 1 Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half. 1 Some unsettling statistics. But even though no household is free from the dangers of fire, they can be prepared. The best fire safety is fire prevention... and prevention starts with education.

5 JUNIOR FIRE MARSHAL PROGRAM Teaching fire safety and prevention For more information and activities, visit March 2015 The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Activity Sheet 3 (LeveL 2) March 2015 The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information and activities, visit March 2015 The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. TEACHING FIRE SAFETY: FAMILY ACTIVITIES Fire safety education should be a family affair. While fire safety is serious stuff, make it easy to talk about and make fire prevention an enjoyable activity. The Hartford s Junior Fire Marshal Program has materials available for parents to download or purchase directly from our website. The site also offers downloadable coloring pages and interactive games to get kids interested in learning about fire safety and fire prevention. FREE DOWNLOADS: BE FIRE SAFE: EDUCATORS GUIDE JUNIOR FIRE MARSHAL BE FIRE SAFE EDUCATORS GUIDE Customized for kids in grades K-3, it includes a curriculum guide to help parents teach important fire safety concepts. JUNIOR FIRE MARSHAL ACTIVITY SHEETS Includes eight fire safety activities for kids in grades K-3. Activity Sheet 1 (LeveL 1) WHicH Way OuT? GO LOW in smoke and GeT OuTside Fire makes smoke. if you see smoke, what should you do? Get outside. if you have to go through smoke to get outside, go low. crawl on your hands and knees with your head low to the floor. crawl until you get outside. the pictures below show what to do if you see smoke. Put the pictures in the correct order by writing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 in each box. if you see fire or smell smoke, get out quickly. But you must be sure your path is clear. Draw a line along the maze to the exit or meeting place. Avoid things that are hot or can burn you. For more information and activities, visit Fire safety coloring sheet 3 FirE EquiPMEnT Fire safety coloring sheet 1 Fire Hose Ladder Extinguisher Don t Touch Listen Fire Truck Don t Touch For more information and activities, visit JUNIOR FIRE MARSHAL COLORING SHEETS Just download and color these fun fire safety education coloring sheets March 2015 The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

6 HOME FIRE SAFETY: A CHECKLIST This inspection sheet should be completed at home by the entire family. Inspect each area of your home to make sure no fire hazards exist. We have smoke alarms in our home. The last time we replaced the battery in our smoke alarm was / /. Batteries must be replaced once a year. We test our smoke alarms monthly. We NEVER use the batteries in the smoke alarms for toys or anything else. We have a home escape plan. Our plan includes two ways out of every room. Our family has a special place to meet outside if there is a fire. Our family practices our escape plan times a year. All electrical cords in my home are in good condition. All frayed or damaged wires are replaced. There are no electrical cords underneath carpets, rugs or furniture. There is no more than one electrical item for each outlet.

7 All fuses being used are the proper rating. Garbage, such as old newspapers or boxes, is not placed near heat-producing equipment such as furnaces. Space heaters in our home are kept at least three feet away from the wall and other items, such as drapes, furniture and papers that might catch fire. Children and flammable items (such as potholders, curtains and towels) are kept away from the stove. All room exits are clear including windows. Whenever there is an open flame in our house, it is well guarded. The fireplace has a screen, the candles have sturdy holders, and the matches and lighters are kept away from small children. All gasoline and flammable liquids are kept away from heat sources and flames. We make sure the temperature setting on our hot water heater is 120 degrees Fahrenheit or below to avoid burns. We bought and learned how to use a fire extinguisher. Fireplaces in the home are inspected annually and cleaned by a professional. Each fireplace has a metal fire screen or heat tempered glass doors.

8 The Hartford s Junior Fire Marshal Program Additional fire safety information, downloads and activities can be found by visiting: 1 Reproduced with permission from the NFPA website copyright 2015, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA. All rights reserved. The Hartford is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries June 2015 The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.