Fire Safety For Kids

Meet Blaze, the Firefighting Swan

Blaze, Lakeland's Own Firefighting Swan

More About Blaze, the Firefighting Swan:
Meet Blaze, Lakeland's very own firefighting swan! Blaze is the only feathery-firefighter you're likely to meet. Blaze was created by the Lakeland Fire Department and the City of Lakeland to serve as an ambassador for fire safety education everywhere. Blaze is a symbol of our city, known for its beautiful and elegant swans. Blaze's name was chosen by the Lakeland Fire Department's social media fans in an online naming contest held in 2019. Blaze was made for the community and named by the community.

Practice Fire Safety Skills With Blaze

Cover of Coloring Book Created by LFD

The Lakeland Fire Department's coloring and activity book was created specifically to educate your child about fire safety, with the goal of being entertaining and fun. We encourage you to participate in this experience with your child, by discussing each important fire safety topic at length with your child and ultimately your entire family. It could be life-saving.

Download and print your very own copy here.

Printable Resources For Kids

Fire Safety in the Kitchen

Follow along with Sparky to learn about fire safety in the kitchen. To view a copy in Spanish or French, visit https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Preparedness/Fire-Prevention-Week/Educate
Fire Prevention All Year Long

Learn about ways to practice fire prevention all year long. To view a copy in Spanish, visit https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Preparedness/Fire-Prevention-Week/Educate
Fire Prevention Week Plan

View a week-long example lesson plan for fire prevention week. There are different lesson plans for students Pre-K-Kindergarten, 1st-2nd grade, and 3rd-5th grade.
Be Fire Safe In the Kitchen

A great activity sheet practicing kitchen fire safety by deciding 'yes' or 'no' for the examples provided.
Cooking Safety 10-Minute Mini Lesson

View a great 10-minute lesson to teach kids of all ages about cooking safety.
Home Fire Safety: Teens

A great 10-15 minute lesson teaching teens about staying fire safe when preparing food in the home.
Kids in the Kitchen

Many parents like cooking with their kids in the kitchen. Use this infographic to learn age-appropriate actions for them to assist with.
Kid-Free Zones at Home

This lesson teaches the importance of having a kid-free zone around hot objects such as stoves, open flames, and space heaters.
Stay Away from Hot Things

This is a great lesson plan for teaching children the difference between hot and cool items, as well as the risks of touching hot items.
Sorting: Hot or Not Hot

A great worksheet that allows kids to visualize items that would be considered hot or not hot.
Hot, Can Get Hot, or Not Hot Activity Sheet

An activity sheet on various items that kids can decide whether they are hot, can get hot, or are not hot.
How to Make a Home Fire Escape Plan

Use this worksheet to teach kids the importance of a home escape plan as well as how to make one.
Sparky's Recipe's: Cooking with Kids

Join Sparky in finding some kid-friendly recipes they can help within the kitchen.
Make your own Kid-Free Zone Marker

Print out this activity sheet to help kids visualize the three feet kid-free zone.
Stay Away From Hot Things

Print out this coloring sheet featuring Sparky to help kids learn about fire safety. To view a copy in Spanish or French, visit https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Preparedness/Fire-Prevention-Week/Educate