Why Do We Get So

About Fire Prevention?

     One of the most destructive forces of nature is a fire. Take for example the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. A tiny fire in a shed took nearly the entire city into flames. The burned area totaled to four miles long and averaging 3/4 mile wide, encompassing more than 2,000 acres. 17,500 buildings, plus $222 million in property (about a third of the city's value) were utterly destroyed. About one-third of Chicago's 300,000 inhabitants were left homeless. Final estimates of fatalities ranged in the 300s. Had there been fire prevention tips taught, it may have never happened. You see, most historians blame it on an unattended oil lamp knocked over by a cow.

      There are simple fire prevention measures that can be taken to prevent disasters such as the one described above. Fire prevention is best learned when we are young; therefore we feel that fire prevention tips should be taught mainly to youth. That is why we have created this site: if children are taught fire prevention and what to do in case of a fire, they will be safer all through their lives. We strive to offer here not only fire safety worksheets and activities, but to list 'refresher' tips for everyone.

     Within a community, acts such as donating coloring books about fire safety to a kindergarten or elementary school can generate goodwill only if the community knows who did it. Thus, we offer a    2" x 7 ½" area at the bottom of the book/bag/activity board for your company name and information. In following the 'flow of goodwill', the information will be viewed by teachers, parents, and neighbors. They will then have a subconscious opinion (normally a good one) of your business, and tend to use it when the service you offer is needed. In short, the donation of fire prevention items to a school or association can pay for itself not only by giving children the safety knowledge to help them in life, but by generating community goodwill for your company!