Fire Safe Kids

What will my students learn?

Primary

Teachers can select from a range of free presentations (each targeted to a particular year level) to help their students become fire smart from the start. Fire Safe Kids lessons cover a range of topics, such as:

• How to identify 'hot spots' or fire hazards around the home
• How to help your family develop a home fire escape plan
• Basic actions for extinguishing clothing fires and treating burn injuries
• The science behind fire according to the fire triangle
• How families and communities get ready for the bushfire season

Each presentation requires one school period and is designed for one class group (about 25-30 students).

Pre-primary

Activities at the pre-primary level aim to help children:

• Understand the need to get out, find a safe place and call for help if there is a fire
• Be familiar with firefighters and their role in the community

Flexibility for teachers

Fire Safe Kids is entirely free of charge and provides:

• presentations with strong links to the Victorian Curriculum for all levels of primary
• interactive and engaging activities
• giveaways for students including stickers and certificates
• pre- and post-visit lesson plans and support materials for teachers
• up to four sessions per day by a trained presenter

How do I book?

Contact your local CFA District Community Education Coordinator at your nearest CFA district headquarters to arrange a session. Email firesafekids@cfa.vic.gov.au for all other enquiries. (Please allow up to five working days for a response.)