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The Emergency Management and Fire Safety resources library has a variety of public safety
education materials available for loan. Please review the catalogue to find videos and programs
for every age group from preschool to older adult.
4100 Children Page 20
4200 Youthful Fire Setters Page 13
4300 Adult – General Page 16
4400 Adult – Specialty Page 23
4500 Life Safety Educators Page 25
To borrow materials, please contact Emergency Management and Fire Safety at
(306) 787-2688.
Title: Nero and Ashcan: Matches and Lighter Safety
Date: ©1991
Source: Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner
Explanation: This education kit teaches children the difference between good and bad fires.
It stresses that matches and lighters are tools for adults, not toys for children.
The kit includes: lesson plan; good fire, bad fire flashcards; mock matches and
lighters; read along book; audio cassette; and "Be Cool with Fire" video.
Format: Video/Education Kit Time: 8 Minutes
Audience: Age 3 - 5 years
Title: Sparky's ABC's of Fire Safety (older version)
Date: ©1990
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Sparky leads kids on a fire safety adventure through Alphabet Land. As Sparky
and his team of children make their way through this magical world, each letter
teaches a specific fire safety lesson. Instructor's Guide includes lesson plans,
activity, colouring and music sheets.
Format: Video/Instructor's Guide Time: 9 Minutes
Audience: Kindergarten - Grade 2
Title: Sparky’s ABC’s of Fire Safety (new version)
Date: 2014
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Sparky's ®ABCs of Fire Safety DVD and give kids a great start in understanding
the importance of smoke alarms. NFPA®'s exciting new journey of fire safety
discovery for little learners features the Sparky the Fire Dog® puppet, who
leads kids on a journey into Letterland, a magical world where anything is
possible! Using a fun song, Sparky helps children remember what to do when
the smoke alarm sounds. The action-packed program ends with a director's
cut of laugh-out-loud bloopers and a short Sparky "Pup Quiz."
Format: Video/DVD Time: 10 minutes
Audience: Pre K – Grade 2
Title: Be Cool About Fire Safety
Date: 1996
Source: For a Safer America Coalition
Explanation: This video provides fire safety information about: escape plans, emergency
numbers, and smoke alarms. It features animated characters including Jose the
Hydrant, and Seemore Smoke, the smoke detector. Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-famer
Little Richard performs original songs. Children love it.
Format: Video Time: 15 Minutes
Audience: Kindergarten – Grade 3
Title: Bike Safety with Bill Nye the Science Guy
Date: ©1996
Source: Magic Lantern
Explanation: Take a bike ride with Bill Nye the Science Guy and learn about bicycle safety.
But before you start your wheels in motion, remember to put on your helmets
and do the "pre-ride check". From hand signals and rules of the road to
valuable tips from professional cyclists, this is a fun way to learn about a
serious subject. Live action.
Format: Video Time: 16 Minutes
Audience: Kindergarten – Grade 8
Title: Home Fire Safety Safari With Nero and Ashcan
Date: ©1993
Source: Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner
Explanation: This kit educates children to identify fire hazards in the home, to demonstrate
proper behaviour in case of fire and to develop a fire home escape plan. The
kit includes: lesson plan; guidebook and guide badge for a home fire hazard
checklist; and "Home Safety Safari" video.
Format: Video/Education Kit Time: 8 Minutes
Audience: Grades 3 – 6
Title: Kookum's Gift: The Gift of Fire
Date: ©1993
Source: Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps
Explanation: Kookum (grandmother in Cree) conveys to her grandchildren that fire is a
spirit that must be respected. The video explains how to prevent fires and
appropriate action to take in the event of a fire. Vivid imagery portrays the
story of the spiritual significance of fire within the Aboriginal culture.
Format: Video Time: 10 Minutes
Audience: Grades 1 - 5 and families
Title: Nero and Ashcan on the Farm
Date: ©1993
Source: Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner
Explanation: This education kit teaches children about farm and fire safety. It addresses
farm fire hazards, and safety issues concerning farm chemicals and farm
machinery. The kit includes: lesson plan; reusable two-sided activity poster;
comic book; and "Nero and Ashcan on the Farm" video.
Format: Video/Education Kit Time: 5 Minutes
Audience: Farm children age 9 - 13 years
Title: Kids Fire News Television (KFN-TV)
Date: ©1993
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Young teen anchors from KFN-TV deliver fire safety messages in the high-
paced style of a music video. Humorous skits, popular music and dance
reinforce the fire safety news reports.
Format: Video/Instructor's Guide Time: 19 Minutes
Audience: Grades 4 – 6
Title: Hot Stuff and the Kids
Date: ©2004
Source: SK Professional Fire Fighters Association
Explanation: This 3D animated video uses a birthday party scenario to convey fire and burn
safety messages that help children identify dangerous situations and act
appropriately to protect themselves. The day goes from one crisis to another
with Hot Stuff the Fire Cat to the rescue each time. Key messages include:
kitchen safety, matches, hot water, smoke alarms and home escape plans.
Format: Video Time: 20 Minutes
Audience: Kindergarten – Grade 3
Title: Fire Smart for Babysitters
Date: ©1996/ 2011
Source: Saskatchewan Safety Council
Explanation: This video addresses vital fire safety information for babysitters. Smoke alarms,
escape plans, emergency numbers, matches are tools, kitchen safety and
many other topics are discussed. The video tells the dramatic story of a fire that
happened while a babysitter was in charge.
Format: Video/ DVD Time: 17 Minutes - Video
Audience: Babysitters 15 Minutes - DVD
Title: Wisdom of the Fire: Theme One
Date: ©1997
Source: Assembly of First Nations, Canada
Explanation: A fire safety curriculum developed for First Nations children. Based on the Learn
Not to Burn program, it enables children, families and communities to learn fire
safety behaviours that promote a prevention philosophy in a culturally
appropriate manner. It includes lessons, activities, worksheets and evaluation
tools. Topics includes: The Community & Cultural View of Fire; Safety with
Matches; and Safe Smoking Habits.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Kindergarten – Grade 2
Title: Wisdom of the Fire: Theme Two
Date: ©1997
Source: Assembly of First Nations, Canada
Explanation: A fire safety curriculum developed for First Nations children. Based on the Learn
Not to Burn program, it enables children, families and communities to learn fire
safety behaviours that promote a prevention philosophy in a culturally
appropriate manner. It includes lessons, activities, worksheets and evaluation
tools. Topics include: School Fire Drills; Fire Fighters; Home Escape Plans and
Smoke Alarms.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Kindergarten – Grade 2
Title: Wisdom of the Fire: Theme Three
Date: ©1997
Source: Assembly of First Nations, Canada
Explanation: A fire safety curriculum developed for First Nations children. Based on the Learn
Not to Burn program, it enables children, families and communities to learn fire
safety behaviours that promote a prevention philosophy in a culturally
appropriate manner. It includes lessons, activities, worksheets, and evaluation
tools. Topics include: Kitchen Safety; Fire Safety with Heating Sources and
Flammable Liquids; Outdoor Safety; and Holiday Safety.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Kindergarten – Grade 2
Title: Sing Out Fire Safety
Date: ©2002
Source: FPC
Explanation: This video stars Mary Lambert performing nine original songs. The songs will
captivate and teach children the very important messages of fire prevention and
safety through interactive music, dance, colourful costumes, humour and fun!!
Format: Video/CD Time: 60 Minutes
Audience Kindergarten – Grade 3
Title: The Smoke Alarm Show
Date: © 2004
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Two students are heading home to work on their report about smoke alarms,
when a push of the button transports them inside the alarm. There they meet
several larger-than-life characters who explain how smoke alarms work and the
right way to install, test and maintain them. The video encourages kids to work
with their parents to test alarms in their home. Plus, it highlights smoke alarms
as one part of a complete home fire escape plan that includes regular drills for
the whole family.
Format: Video/Instructor's Guide Time: 12 minutes
Audience Grades 3 – 6 and families
Title: Risk Watch Unintentional Injuries: Level 1 (Canadian Version)
Date: © 2005
Source: Ontario Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council
Explanation: A school-based curriculum. The resource includes lesson plans and activities
that cover 8 risk areas, such as motor vehicles, fire, water, poisoning, falls, and
bike and pedestrian safety. It is taught in schools with an important addition - it
brings together fire, police, health care and emergency service providers to get
the whole community working together. CD resource is English and French.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Preschool – Kindergarten
Title: Risk Watch Unintentional Injuries: Level 2 (Canadian Version)
Date: © 2005
Source: Ontario Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council
Explanation: A school-based curriculum. The resource includes lesson plans and activities
that cover 8 risk areas, such as motor vehicles, fire, water, poisoning, falls, and
bike and pedestrian safety. It is taught in schools with an important addition - it
brings together fire, police, health care and emergency service providers to get
the whole community working together. CD resource is English and French.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Grades 1 – 2
Title: Risk Watch Unintentional Injuries: Level 3 (Canadian Version)
Date: © 2005
Source: Ontario Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council
Explanation: A school-based curriculum. The resource includes lesson plans and activities
that cover 8 risk areas, such as motor vehicles, fire, water, poisoning, falls, and
bike and pedestrian safety. It is taught in schools with an important addition - it
brings together fire, police, health care and emergency service providers to get
the whole community working together. CD resource is English and French.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Grades 3 – 4
Title: Risk Watch Unintentional Injuries: Level 4 (Canadian Version)
Date: © 2005
Source: Ontario Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council
Explanation: A school-based curriculum. The resource includes lesson plans and activities
that cover 8 risk areas, such as motor vehicles, fire, water, poisoning, falls, and
bike and pedestrian safety. It is taught in schools with an important addition - it
brings together fire, police, health care and emergency service providers to get
the whole community working together. CD resource is English and French
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Grades 5 – 6
Title: Risk Watch Unintentional Injuries: Level 5 (Canadian Version)
Date: © 2005
Source: Ontario Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council
Explanation: A school-based curriculum. The resource includes lesson plans and activities
that cover 8 risk areas, such as motor vehicles, fire, water, poisoning, falls, and
bike and pedestrian safety. It is taught in schools with an important addition - it
brings together fire, police, health care and emergency service providers to get
the whole community working together. CD resource is English and French.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience Grades 7 – 8
Title: Risk Watch Unintentional Injuries: Student Workbooks
Date: © 2001
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Grade specific workbooks for students in kindergarten to grade 6 that
supplement the Risk Watch Unintentional Injuries curriculum. (see #4150 for
description of Risk Watch)
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Kindergarten – Grade 6
Title: Risk Watch Natural Disasters: Level 1
Date: © 2003
Source: NFPA
Explanation: The engaging activities combine education and imagination to help students
acquire practical skills relating to a variety of disasters, such as wildfires,
floods, tornadoes, winter storms and general preparedness. Each teaching
module includes a CD with student workbooks and other reproducibles. It also
provides opportunities for community experts to get involved.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Preschool – Kindergarten
Title: Risk Watch Natural Disasters: Level 2
Date: © 2003
Source: NFPA
Explanation: The engaging activities combine education and imagination to help students
acquire practical skills relating to a variety of disasters, such as wildfires,
floods, tornadoes, winter storms and general preparedness. Each teaching
module includes a CD with student workbooks and other reproducibles. It also
provides opportunities for community experts to get involved.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Grades 1 – 2
Title: Risk Watch Natural Disasters: Level 3
Date: © 2003
Source: NFPA
Explanation: The engaging activities combine education and imagination to help students
acquire practical skills relating to a variety of disasters, such as wildfires,
floods, tornadoes, winter storms and general preparedness. Each teaching
module includes a CD with student workbooks and other reproducibles. It also
provides opportunities for community experts to get involved.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Grades 3 – 4
Title: Risk Watch Natural Disasters: Level 4
Date: © 2003
Source: NFPA
Explanation: The engaging activities combine education and imagination to help students
acquire practical skills relating to a variety of disasters, such as wildfires,
floods, tornadoes, winter storms and general preparedness. Each teaching
module includes a CD with student workbooks and other reproducibles. It also
provides opportunities for community experts to get involved.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Grades 5 – 6
Title: Risk Watch Natural Disasters: Level 5
Date: © 2003
Source: NFPA
Explanation: The engaging activities combine education and imagination to help students
acquire practical skills relating to a variety of disasters, such as wildfires,
floods, tornadoes, winter storms and general preparedness. Each teaching
module includes a CD with student workbooks and other reproducibles. It also
provides opportunities for community experts to get involved.
Format: Lesson Plan/Guide Time:
Audience: Grades 7 – 8
Title: Sparky and the Runaway Robot
Date: 2015
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Action, excitement, and fun fire-safety lessons make the Sparky® and the
Runaway Robot DVD a runaway favorite!
Delight audiences with the wild and crazy adventures of a Safe-T-Bot who short
circuits and then zooms out of the fire station, becoming an uninvited "guest" at
the home of a family getting ready for a birthday party. As Safe-T-Bot veers out of
control, zipping through the house creating chaos, Sparky the Fire Dog® follows
the robot in hot pursuit. As Sparky chases down the runaway robot, he's
delivering important fire-safety lessons to children and families about smoke
alarms, cooking safety, matches and lighters, candle safety, sprinklers, escape
planning and more.
Format: DVD
Audience: D – Grade 6 and families Time: 12 minutes
Title: TAPP-C Fire Service Educator's Manual
Date: © 2004
Source: Ontario Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council
Explanation: TAPP-C is collaborative program involving fire service and mental health
professionals working together to stop juvenile fire involvement. If there is no
mental health agency in your area, fire departments are still encouraged to
provide fire safety education to the child and family. For Mental Health manual
(refer to #4204 English Only).
The fire safety component includes age appropriate educational sessions with
different exercises for children and youth aged 2 to 17 years. The program
contains all materials for the fire service including: teaching manual, CD of
reproducibles, and VHS tape of teaching videos. There is also a TAPP-C
training video for the fire service (refer to #4506 English Only).
Format: Video/Education Kit Time:
Audience: Fire setters age 2 – 17 years
Title: Marked by Fire
Date: ©1996
Source: Insurance Federation of Minnesota
Explanation: This program is designed to help adolescents understand the potential
consequences of arson fires. The video tells the stories of "James", a young
man whose bad decision had far-reaching consequences; senior citizens whose
lives were threatened by an arson fire; and "Brent", who suffered serious burns
in a fire. It takes a direct and graphic approach in showing exactly what young
people stand to lose by handling fire carelessly. A discussion guide is included
to help the presenter bring out the lessons to be learned from the stories of the
people told in the video.
Format: Video/Guide Time: 20 Minutes
Audience: Teenage Fire Setters
Title: TAPP-C Clinician Manual: Preventing & Treating Juvenile Fire Involvement
Date: © 2004
Source: Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal
Explanation: TAPP-C is collaborative program involving fire service and mental health
professionals working together to stop juvenile fire involvement. For Fire
Service manual (refer to #4200).
The mental health component includes risk assessment, as well as caregiver
and child interventions.
Format: Manual/Book Time: 212 Pages
Audience: Fire setters age 2 – 17 years
Title: TAPP-C Fire Service Educator’s Manual for Aboriginal Children and Youth
Date: 2012
Source: Joint venture Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal and the Centre for Addition
and Mental Health
Explanation: Tapp-C The Arson Prevention Program for Children is an intervention program to
reduce inappropriate fire involvement and to promote fire safety among children
aged 2 to 17 years. TAPP-C is a collaborative program involving fire service and
mental health professionals working together to eliminate firesetting by children
and adolescents.
Format: Video/Guide Time: 10 ½ minutes; 156 pages
Audience: Fire setters age 2 – 17 years
Title: Making Good Choices About Fire Safety
Date: © 2006
Source: Idea Bank
Explanation: Kids talking to kids. That's what gives this interactive DVD its real power. Two
are burn survivors, three have set fires, four are learning about the importance
of fire safety and all have a message to share. In a style established by "In Their
Own Words" and "Four Years After", this is the third program in that series.
Format: Time: 12 Minutes
Audience: Fire setters grade 4 – 6
Title: In Their Own Words
Date: © 1998
Source: Idea Bank
Explanation: "In Their Own Words" is a compelling and truthful portrait and surprisingly
positive in tone. Shot in documentary style, it is the story of three teenagers
from different cities whose lives were changed by fire. The video captures the
emotional, financial and legal price they have paid for setting fires. A terrific tool
for fire professionals, law enforcement officers, mental health counselors and
educators.
Format: Time: 10 minutes
Audience Fire setters grades 7 – 12
Title: In Their Own Words - Four Years After
Date: © 2002
Source: Idea Bank
Explanation: In Their Own Words shares the personal stories of three teenagers. It is a
compelling portrait of the consequences of juvenile fire setting. Now, "Four
Years After" revisits Amy, Jason and Domingo… revealing the directions their
lives have taken since the first video was released. Once again, the heart of the
program lies in the power of their honesty as they tell their stories in their own
words. It is an ideal tool to use for one-on-one interventions as well as in a
classroom setting.
Format: Time: 9 Minutes
Audience Fire setters grades 7 –12
Title: Ten Tips for Fire Safety
Date: ©1999
Source: NFPA
Explanation: The 10 "Golden Rules" of fire safety in action! This video uses live-action
sequences and graphics to illustrate fire safety concepts in a way viewers can
relate to. It includes: fire prevention - eliminate hazards involving cigarettes,
electricity, space heaters; family fire safety - practice escape plans, keep
matches away from children, and cook safely; home fire safety - install smoke
alarms and automatic sprinklers; and personal fire safety - crawl low under
smoke and stop, drop, and roll.
Format: Video/Guide Time: 15 Minutes
Audience: Grade 6 – Adult
Title: Family Fire Safety Video
Date: ©1998
Source: FPC
Explanation: This video is designed to be watched by the entire family. Featured are: how to
make your home fire safe; and teaching your family about fire prevention.
Format: Video Time: 23 Minutes
Audience: Adult - Families
Title: The Office Fire
Date: © 2003
Source: Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada
Explanation: Imagine a fire in your office. A fire caused by carelessness may last just a few
minutes but can lead to loss of employment for you and your co-workers, or
possibly loss of life. This video will give you an idea what it would look like, if it
happens. The fire is shown in real-time, reaching flashover about 4 1/2 minutes
after ignition. It involves materials that are typical of many offices. No special
effects are used. By studying why fires like this happen, it's possible to prevent
them.
Format: DVD/Instructors Guide Time: 12 Minutes
Audience: Adult
Title: The Living Room Fire
Date: © 2004
Source: Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada
Explanation: Few people realize the speed and ferocity of fire. Property and lives can be lost
in a matter of minutes. This video shows what a fire in a fully furnished living
room would look like, if it happens. The fire is shown in real-time with a running
caption describing the fire growth. It involves materials and items typically found
in living rooms. No special effects are used. A single match is dropped into a
wastepaper basket next to the couch. The room reaches flashover about 2 1/2
minutes after ignition. By studying why fires like this happen, it's possible to
prevent them.
Format: Time: 6 Minutes
Audience: Adult
Title: The Residence Hall Fire
Date: © 2004
Source: Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada
Explanation: This video shows what a fire would look like in a fully furnished dorm room, if it
happens. No special effects are used. The room includes items typically found
in dorm rooms, such as books, electronics, bedding and clothes. Through the
use of real fire footage and personal testimonials, the video shows possible fire
hazards that surround students every day. Safety tips are presented to remind
students about fire prevention, detection and suppression and to engage them
to form an escape plan ahead of time. By studying why fires like this happen,
it's possible to prevent them.
Format: Time: 14 Minutes
Audience: Adult
Title: Prepare, Practice and Prevent The Unthinkable
Date: 2003
Source: Ontario Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council
Explanation: This video is aimed at caregivers of young children. Through footage of real fire
incidents and interview clips with the victims of these fires, your audience will
understand the importance of fire safety and prevention. Messages include:
matches/lighters are tools for adults; home escape planning and smoke alarms.
Format: Video Time: 10 minutes
Audience: Adult-Caregivers of young children
Title: Burn Safety: A Reminder for Seniors
Date: ©2006
Source: SK Professional Fire Fighters Association
Explanation: Focuses on such safety issues as: Kitchen and Stove Safety; Smoke Alarm
Batteries; Careless Smoking; Testing Hot Tap Water; How to Stop, Drop and
Roll; and Family or Group Fire Escape Plans. Libby and her family and friends'
escapades provide an enjoyable way for seniors to learn about fire safety and
burn awareness from a cast of characters they can really relate to.
Format: Video Time: 20 minutes
Audience: Older adults
Title: First Nations Remembering When: Fire & Fall Prevention for Older Adults
Date: ©1999
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Everything you need to conduct a fire and fall prevention program for older adults
in your community. From suggested lesson plans to reproducible fact sheets,
checklists, and nostalgia trivia game cards, this program offers step-by-step
support for delivering 16 key messages. It includes materials for use in group
settings, such as senior centres, or in individual homes by home care workers.
Format: Manual/Book Time:
Audience: Older adults (Aboriginal)
Title: Remembering When: Fire and Fall Prevention for Older Adults
Date: ©1999
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Everything you need to conduct a fire and fall prevention program for older adults
in your community. From suggested lesson plans to reproducible fact sheets,
checklists, and nostalgia trivia game cards, this program offers step-by-step
support for delivering 16 key messages. It includes materials for use in group
settings, such as senior centres, or in individual homes by home care workers.
Use with video #4321 "Senior Fire Safety".
Format: Manual/Book Time:
Audience: Older adults
Title: Home Fire Drills: What Every Parent Should Know
Date: ©2002
Source: NFPA
Explanation: The importance of having working smoke alarms and conducting fire drills at
home is dramatically illustrated in this eye opening video. Staged fire drills
conducted in four homes all had devastating results, with children either not
responding or taking inappropriate actions. After the parents practiced with their
children and taught them what to do in case of fire, the staged drills were
repeated and all the children reacted quickly and effectively
Format: Video and DVD Time:
Audience: Adult – Parents
Title: At Our Age – Seniors Preventing Fires and Falls
Date: © 2009
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Teach seniors practical strategies for avoiding fires and falls with NFPA's
innovative At Our Age with Tom Bosley Video. ... His engaging delivery makes it
clear that a few basic precautions can reduce hazards and prevent injuries and
fatalities.
Format: DVD Time: 16:30 minutes
Audience: Older adults
Title How To Prevent Home Fires
Date:
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Show how small actions are a big help in preventing fires!
Give people the knowledge they need to fight fire and win! NFPA's imaginative
new video memorably demonstrates that everyday things, if not used properly,
can become dangerous and even life-threatening, but that following simple
precautions can head off fires before they start.
Format: DVD Time: 12:00 minutes
Audience: Grades 5 and up, family
Title: What’s Cooking – For Teens!
Date: © 2009
Source: Office of the Fire Marshal Ontario
Explanation: What’s Cooking – for Teens! will help fire service educators teach them the skills
and knowledge they need to practice safe cooking habits – now and throughout
their lives. It focuses on the leading causes of kitchen fires and also includes
important information about smoke alarms and home fire escape planning.
Format: DVD Time:
Audience: High school students grades 9 through 12
Title: The Christmas Tree Fire
Date: © 2004
Source: Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council
Explanation: This video shown what a fire would look like if it happens in a fully furnished
living room that is decorated for the holidays. A natural Christmas tree serves as
the focal point of the room and becomes a contributing fuel source to a rapidly
increasing fire. The room reaches flashover approximately 40 seconds after
ignition.
Format: DVD Time: 8 Minutes
Audience: All ages
Title Fire’s Fury
Date:
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Presented in docudrama style, Fire's Fury! is a personal account of one family's
close call with a fire. Interviews with family members while they move into their
new house reveal details of the frightening experience that starts when the
teenage daughter leaves a candle burning in her bedroom. As the story unfolds, a
dramatic onscreen fire recreation provides an eye-opening look at how rapidly
smoke and flames can spread, reaching life-threatening proportions in just
seconds.
Format: DVD Time: 14 minutes
Audience: Grade 6 and up, family
Title: Surviving a Disaster
Date:
Source: NFPA
Explanation: This video shows what could happen...and prepares people to make critical
decisions when every second counts! Dramatic news accounts of recent
devastating disasters set the stage for this compelling program that introduces
people to risks we all face -- from severe weather to terrorist acts -- and how to
protect our families and homes.
Format: DVD Time: 15 Minutes
Audience: Grade 6 and up, family
Title: Fire Smart – Protecting Your Community From Wildfire
Date: © 2015 Partners In Protection
Source: FireSmart Partners In Protection
Explanation: This manual provides individuals with the necessary tools in planning and in
mitigating the risk of fire in interface areas. This manual provides you with the
tools and recommendations to implement FireSmart in communities across
Canada.
Format: Manual
Audience: Adults
Title: Evacuation! The Employee's Guide to Survival
Date: ©1997
Source: NFPA
Explanation: Through the eyes of a street-wise reporter covering a city's fire beat, viewers will
see how quickly a workplace fire can escalate into a multiple fatality incident …
one that a well-practiced evacuation plan could have minimized or prevented.
With the reporter as their guide, they'll explore different fire situations and
witness dramatizations of proper evacuations from a wide array of workplace
environments. Employees will understand the importance of fire safety and
individual responsibility for personal safety.
Format: Video/Instructor's Guide Time: 15 Minutes
Audience: Adult
Title: Fire Safety in Health Care Facilities
Date: ©1988
Source: NFPA
Explanation: This educational program is designed to teach health care employees to:
recognize the importance of their role in fire safety; understand the causes of
fires in health care facilities; know the three elements of health care fire safety -
Prevention, Detection, and Extinguishment; and know their facility's fire
emergency plan.
Format: Video/Instructor's Guide Time: 21 Minutes
Audience: Adult - Health care employees
Title: Fire in the Workplace Series
Date: ©1994-2002
Source: The Idea Bank
Explanation: Fire in the Workplace Series includes:
1. Fire in the workplace - general fire safety information for a variety of
workplace settings.
2. Getting out Alive - evacuation planning.
3. Public Assembly Fire Safety - fire safety guidelines for public assembly
occupancies.
4. When Fire Strikes - commercial kitchen fire safety.
5. Portable Fire Extinguishers - selection and safe use of portable
extinguishers.
6. Assisted Living Emergency Guide - fire safety and emergency planning for
assisted living facilities. Each video in the series comes complete with a
Reference Guide.
Format: DVD/Instructors Guide Time: 15 minutes each
Audience: Adult
Title: Evacuation of Health Care Facilities
Date: ©2000
Source: NFPA
Explanation: This hard-hitting video provides valuable life-saving information to employees in
hospitals, nursing homes and other patient care facilities. Health care
personnel will learn about: alerting staff and summoning assistance; when to
use a fire extinguisher; methods of patient evacuation; horizontal and vertical
evacuation; oxygen shut off; and much more.
Format: Video/Instructor's Guide Time: 16 Minutes
Audience: Adult - health care employees
Title: Alarmed for Life
Date: ©2002
Source: Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal
Explanation: Alarmed for Life contains tips and tools for a community smoke alarm program.
It outlines a number of initiatives that can help you protect residents in your
community from fire including: providing smoke alarm and home escape
planning information; providing smoke alarms and/or batteries; encouraging
residents to maintain their smoke alarms; and effectively evaluating your smoke
alarm program activities.
Format: Manual/Book Length: 14 pages
Audience: Fire and life safety educators
Title: Getting To Know Fire: Public Fire and Life Safety Education Curriculum
Date: 2002
Source: British Columbia Office of the Fire Commissioner
Explanation: The curriculum contains detailed lesson plans, which target audiences from
preschool to older adults. It provides accurate and consistent messages and all
support materials necessary to deliver interesting and informative
presentations. It is designed for front line fire service personnel delivering fire
and life safety education.
Audience: Fire and life safety educators
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