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Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division

Lending Library

Contact Bob Reif ([email protected], 651-201-7206) to borrow any of the items on this list.

DVD & Presenter

Guide 10 Tips for Fire Safety

Fire Prevention Escape Planning Smoke Alarms Home Hazards

1999 NFPA

Crawl Low Under Smoke, Plan Your Escape, Install Smoke Alarms, Be Careful with Smoking Materials, Install Home Fire Sprinklers, Use

Electricity Safely, Cook Safely, Space Heaters Need Space, Keep Matches & Lighters Out of Sight and If Your Clothes Catch Fire

Children & Families

DVD 9-1-1: Getting Help is Easy Cell phone safety 2010

Pub. Ed. of Texas

This video teaches kids how and when to make a 9-1-1 call in a mobile phone.

K-3rd grade

DVD-ROM

A Day in the Forest with Smokey Bear

(2 copies) Wildfire Prevention

US Forest Service &

National Assn. of State

Foresters

This video shows students how they can help prevent wildfires from happening by practicing five simple wildfire prevention rules while

enjoying the outdoors. Additional resources available online.

Children 5-8

DVD & Review Guide

Assisted Living Emergency Guide

12 minutes English/Spanish

Part of Complete Fire Prevention DVD

Workplace Fire Safety Escape Planning

Older Adults Disabilities

Idea Bank

Terrific for staff training, shows how to react in an emergency and be prepare to guide residents to safety. Emphasizes fire safety, leadership,

pre-emergency planning and evacuation strategies.

Employee groups

DVD Autism Training Video for Law

Enforcement and First Responders

Interacting with ASD-affected members of

the public

Autism Society of MN

This video offers strategies law enforcement personnel and first-responders might employ when encountering members of the public

who are on the Autism Spectrum

Police officers,

Firefighters, EMS workers

DVD Autism, Fire Rescue & EMS

17 minutes

Interacting with ASD-affected members of

the public

This video offers strategies first-responders might employ when

encountering members of the public who are on the Autism Spectrum. First Responders

DVD & Review

Guide

Before You Go Up: Fire Safety in

Multi-Story Buildings 12 minutes

Fire Safety Multi-Story Buildings

The Idea Bank

This video shows how to prepare for and quickly respond to a fire emergency in multi-story buildings. It’s ideal for teaching college

students, apartment residents, workplace employees and others who spend time in multi-story buildings.

College students

Apartment residents

DVD

Campus Fire Safety: A Video Library

2 copies

Escape Planning College Fire Safety

2004 Campus Fire

Safety

This DVD provides a library of campus fire safety videos that have been produced across the country. This toolbox of material is designed to help

the campus fire safety professional in delivering effective programs to students both on- and off-campus.

College students &

families

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.smokeybear.com/resources.asp


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DVD Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:

A True Story Carbon Monoxide

Underwriters Laboratories

Facts and statistics about carbon monoxide as well as tips to prevent CO poisoning

Adults

DVD & Presenter

Guide

Carbon Monoxide: Invisible Killer

13 minutes

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

2008 NFPA

Explains: what generates CO, the dangers of CO poisoning, placement of CO alarms, how to maintain and test alarms and describes what to do if

your CO alarm sounds Adults

DVD & Review Guides

Complete Fire Prevention Library English/Spanish

6 shows

Workplace Fire Safety Disabilities

Fire Escape Planning

Idea Bank

Fire in the Workplace Getting Out Alive: Workplace Fire Safety

Public Assembly Fire Safety When Fire Strikes

Portable Fire Extinguishers Assisted Living Emergency Guide

Adults

DVD & Review Guides

Complete Juvenile Firesetting DVD Library

English/Spanish 6 shows


Idea Bank

In Their Own Words Four Years After

Child Firesetting & Juvenile Arson Interviewing Kids at Risk

Making Good Choices Family Focus

Employee groups

DVD Elmo Visits the Firehouse Fire Safety for Kids 2008

Sesame Street

After a fire on Sesame Street gives Elmo a scare, he visits a real NYC firehouse. He learns fire safety tips. Includes an Elmo’s World all about

firefighters.

Children ages 2-8

DVD & Presenter

Guide

Emergency Evacuation What Every Employee

Should Know

Workplace Safety Escape Planning Evacuation Drills

2004 NFPA

This video presents practical information that will lead to employees’ awareness of their environment and enhance their ability to make quick,

and possibly life-saving, decisions in emergency situations.

Adults Employee

groups

DVD & Review Guide

Family Focus English/Spanish

Part of Complete Juvenile Firesetting DVD Library

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention

Fire Prevention

Idea Bank

For adults and children who’ve been affected by firesetting. Family members are interviewed with follow up safety strategies provide by

mental health and fire service professionals. Comes with 32 page companion guide.

Juvenile firesetters &

their families



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DVD & Presenter

Guide Fire Extinguishers at Work

Workplace Safety Fire Extinguishers

1999 NFPA

Explains the most common types of extinguishers and their use. Covers each class of fire and how to select the appropriate type of extinguisher

for a specific class of fire. Explains the different fire conditions that could be contained with an extinguisher and those that might be too

dangerous. Covers PASS.

Employee groups Adults

DVD & Review Guide

Fire in the Workplace 25 minutes

English/Spanish Part of Complete Fire Prevention DVD


Idea Bank

Shows employees how to guard against primary causes of workplace fires. Preventing electrical fires, protecting against arson and creating a

plan for emergency evacuations.

Employee groups

DVD Fire Is…

Fuego Es… 2 copies (Spanish Version)

Elements of Fire Escape Planning

Provides a greater sense of reality for teaching fire safety and bringing home the message about how dangerous fire is, how to prevent it and be

better prepared in case of a fire. Preview before showing to an audience.

Children & Adults

DVD Fire Safety at Home:

Becoming a Junior Firefighter Fire Safety for Kids

2006 Kidsvids

The best protection is prevention: candles, electoral appliances, space heaters, kitchen safety and matches.

Children all ages

DVD & CD-Rom

Fire Safety Clips Short version: 17 minutes Long version: 38 minutes

DVD copy CD-Rom copy

Home Safety Fire Prevention

Holiday Fire Safety Top Fire Causes

KSTP 5 St. Paul Fire & Shakopee

Mdewakanton Emergency

Services

St. Paul Fire Investigator Jamie Novak covers many fire topics which can be used together or separately.

Short version: Painting and staining, flammable liquids, halogen lights, kitchen fires and extinguishers, fire sprinklers and natural gas/propane.

Long version: Short version plus: Christmas trees, fireplace, candles, BBQ fires, turkey fryers, electric heaters, smoking and alarms.

Adults

DVD

Fire Safety for You at Home Presented in American Sign

Language (2 copies)

Home Safety Fire Safety Disabilities

2006 Oklahoma

State University

General fire safety information presented in American Sign Language. A Joint project of Oklahoma ABLE Tech, Fire Protection and Safety Technology and Fire Protection Publications At Oklahoma State

University.

Adults and children

with limited or no

hearing

DVD Fire Safety in the Home

8 minutes

Fire Extinguishers Escape Planning

911 Smoke Alarms

Wisk Away Concepts

This educational DVD is packed full of lifesaving information included detailed knowledge to distinguish when it’s safe to attempt to fight a fire with an extinguisher. It also teaches you how to create and implement a fire escape plan, what to expect when using the 911 system and where

smoke alarms should be placed in the home.

Adults

DVD Firefighter George &

Fire Engines vol. 1 Fire Equipment Familiarization

2005 Start Smarter

Teaches all about the equipment on a fire engine and real firefighters show how the equipment works.

Children ages 2-8



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DVD Fireman Sam:

Hero Next Door Fire Safety for Kids

2009 Lionsgate

Learn lessons about tackling challenges big and small and the dangers of fire.

Children all ages

DVD Fireman Sam: Help is Here!

Fire Prevention for Kids

2009 Lionsgate

Fire Prevention Day, rescues, finding missing people and other important safety tips.

Children all ages

DVD Fireman Sam: Saves the Day!

Camping & General Safety for Kids

2009 Lionsgate

Camping safety, swimming and other rescues Children all ages

DVD Fireman Sam: To the Rescue!

2008

Lionsgate

Sam bravely rescues his friends and fellow villagers from both funny and suspenseful situations.

Children all ages

DVD & Review Guide

Four Years After 8 minutes

English/Spanish Part of Complete Juvenile Firesetting DVD

Library


Fire Prevention

Idea Bank

A compelling portrait of the consequences of juvenile firesetting. Revisits the three teenagers from

‘In Their Own Words.’ They describe how firesetting has changed their lives.

Comes with teaching materials.

Juvenile firesetters Teens &

Pre-Teens

DVD & Review Guide

Getting Out Alive 15 minutes


Workplace Fire Safety Disabilities

Fire Escape Planning

Idea Bank

This program shows employees how to anticipate and survive a workplace fire. Special segments demonstrate how to conduct fire exit drills, evacuating people with disabilities and coordinating with local fire

agency.

Employee groups

DVD & Presenter

Guide High-Rise Evacuation

Multi-Story Buildings Escape Planning

Workplace Safety

NFPA

Whether at home or on the job, everyone should know what to do in case of a fire or emergency. Knowing how to safety evacuate part of or an entire building ca play a crucial part in preventing injuries and loss of

life.

Adults Employee

groups

DVD & Presenter

Guide How to Prevent Home Fires

Fire Prevention Smoke Alarms

Escape Planning

2008 NFPA

Provides views with a better understanding of the major causes of fires in the home – heating, cooking, electrical, cigarettes, candles, flammable

liquids. Discusses smoke alarms and home fire escape planning.

Adults & families

DVD How to Survive a House Fire

ABC News Primetime

Fire Safety for Families

Escape Planning

ABC News

In cooperation with Ft. Lauderdale Fire/Rescue, ABC News positioned 15 cameras inside a home training burn to show you how you and your

children can get out alive. Shows the fire from the inside out.

Adults and families

DVD & Review Guide

In Their Own Words 10 minutes

English/Spanish


Fire Prevention

Idea Bank

Shot in documentary style, the story of three teenagers from different cities whose lives were changed by fire. Captures the emotional, financial

and legal price they have paid for setting fires.

Juvenile firesetters Teens &



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Part of Complete Juvenile Firesetting DVD Library

Continued story on ‘Four Years After’. Comes with teaching materials.

Pre-Teens

DVD Lots & Lots of Fire Trucks

vol. 1 Fire Equipment Familiarization

2007 Marshall

Publishing Inc.

A look at fire trucks, fireboats, fire truck factory, aerial ladder truck and visit the busiest fire stations in North America

Children all ages

DVD Lots & Lots of Fire Trucks

vol. 2 Fire Equipment Familiarization

2007 Marshall

Publishing Inc.

A look at fire engines, choppers, pumper trucks and rescue rigs. Learn lifesaving fire safety tips and

sing-along songs by James Coffey

Children all ages

DVD & Review Guide

Making Good Choices 12 minutes

English/Spanish Part of Complete Juvenile Firesetting DVD

Library


Fire Prevention Fire Safety

Idea Bank

Features kids talking to kids. Two are burn survivors, three have set fires, four are learning about the importance of fire safety and they all have a

message to share. Comes with teaching materials

Children, 9-12

Juvenile Firesetters

DVD & Review Guide

Manufactured Home Fire Safety 17 minutes

English/Spanish

Manufactured Homes Escape Planning

Fire Safety

Idea Bank

Homeowners are shown how to make their home more fire safe, specific ways to prepare for a fire emergency and how to evacuate safely if a fire

breaks out.

Residents of Manufactured Homes

DVD Mighty Machines: Lights & Ladders

Fire Equipment Familiarization

2007 N Circle Ent

Explore a real fire truck and see how it works. Children all ages

DVD & Review Guide

Portable Fire Extinguishers 10 minutes



Idea Bank

A terrific companion tool for hands on training. Segments cover: fight or flight, knowing what to do, how to position yourself, limitations of

extinguishers and the four steps for safe evacuations.

Employee groups

DVD Preventing Gasoline Burns

Approx. 5 minutes (Multiple copies)

Flammable Liquid Fires

Playing with Fire Burn Prevention

Austin Bailiff is a teen who was severely burned after experimenting with fire and gasoline. Bailiff has endured months of surgeries, skin grafts and

therapy, and has missed out on activities his peers get to do. Warning: video contains images that might be disturbing to younger

audiences. Also available online

Teenagers & Adults

DVD

Preventing Hot Liquid Burns at Home

Multiple Languages 20 minutes each language

Burn Prevention Burn Treatment Limited English

Speakers

2009 ECHO

Minnesota

This show contains tips on how to prevent hot liquid burns and what to do to treat them.

Episodes available in: English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Lao & Khmer.

Also available online

Adults


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU8HXhkOtjE

http://www.echominnesota.org/library/preventing-hot-liquid-burns-home


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DVD

Prevention of Kitchen Fires Multiple Languages

30 minutes each language (Multiple copies)

Cooking Fires Smoke Alarms Limited English

Speakers

2010 ECHO

Minnesota

Viewers will learn about the proper use of kitchen stoves and appliances, in addition to the dangers that they present and what to in the event of a

kitchen fire. Episodes available in: English, Spanish, Hmong & Somali

Also available online

Adults

DVD Protect What You Value Most

Approx. 12 minutes Home Fire Safety

Fire Sprinkler Systems

Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition

Fire sprinklers protect you, your family and your property 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This video shows you how to protect what you value

most. Also available online.

Adults

DVD & Review Guide

Public Assembly Fire Safety 15 minutes



Idea Bank

For employees of restaurants, theaters, civic buildings, malls and other facilities where the public gathers. Segments show how employee teamwork can assist and safeguard visitors or customers in a fire

emergency.

Employee groups

DVD set

Rainbow Valley Fire Department Fire Prevention Series #4

What Causes Fire 10 minutes

Fire Safety for Kids Fire Prevention

Tool vs. Toy

2007 Rainbow

Valley

Fire is very important, but can be very dangerous. In this episode the RVFD crew will teach children about what causes fire, how it spreads and how firefighters put them out. Kids will also learn some real life statistics

to help drive home the importance of fire safety.

Children

DVD set

Rainbow Valley Fire Department Fire Prevention Series #5 Home Fire Safety Tools

10 minutes

Fire Safety for Kids Fire Prevention

Alarms Fire Sprinklers

911

2007 Rainbow

Valley

Every year, 80% of fire casualties happened at home. That’s because many of our homes aren’t equipped with proper fire safety tools and

prevention plans necessary to help stop fires from starting. In this episode the crew teaches how kids can be pro-active and help parents

and caregivers keep their homes safe and help prevent fires from starting.

Children

DVD set

Rainbow Valley Fire Department Fire Prevention Series #6 Home Fire Escape Plan

10 minutes

Fire Safety for Kids Escape Planning Fire Prevention

Fire Triangle Alarms

2007 Rainbow

Valley

Each year numerous cases of children being lost in house fires are reported because they didn’t know how to escape. Many parents are

injured when they re-enter in search of family members. The RVFD crew will teach kids how to create a home escape plan including a meeting

place and teach them why it’s such an important tool.

Children

DVD set

Rainbow Valley Fire Department Fire Station Series #1

The Fire Station 10 minutes


911

2007 Rainbow

Valley

Find out where firefighters sleep, eat and even do chores. See the fire pole, equipment and fire engines up close. Experience the 911 Dispatch room. Understand the importance of firefighters as community leaders.

Learn appropriate behaivo9r when visiting a local fire station.

Children


http://www.echominnesota.org/library/fire-prevention-kitchen

http://www.homefiresprinkler.org/protect-what-you-value-most-video


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DVD set


Fire Equipment 10 minutes


2007 Rainbow

Valley

Learn the different types of jobs: Chief, Captain, Lieutenant and Driver. Learn about the bunker gear and SCBA. Watch firefighters train and learn

how to use their gear. Don’t be afraid of firefighters, they are here to help you.

Children

DVD set


Fire Trucks 10 minutes


Roadway Safety

2007 Rainbow

Valley

Types of fire equipment: pumpers, ladders, quints, airport, water barge and airplanes. Parts on the truck: hose, ladder, pumps and lights. Learn how each behicle has a spcial job helping fight fires. Learn what to do if

you see a fire truck coming down the road and you’re outside.

Children

DVD set

Rainbow Valley Fire Department In Case of Fire Series #7 Fire in Your House vol.1

10 minutes

Fire Safety for Kids Escape Planning Smoke Alarms

2007 Rainbow

Valley

The RVFD will teach kids step-by-step exactly what to do if there is a fire in their house: Get low and go, reacting to the smoke alarm, identifying

escape routes, feeling the door. Children

DVD set

Rainbow Valley Fire Department In Case of Fire Series #8 Fire in Your House vol.2

10 minutes

Fire Safety for Kids Escape Planning

911 After the Fire

2007 Rainbow

Valley

The RVFD will teach kids step-by-step exactly what to do if there is a fire in their house: getting safely to the meeting place, how to call 911 –

address and phone number and what to do after the fire is out. Children

DVD set

Rainbow Valley Fire Department In Case of Fire Series #9

If Fire Gets On Your Clothes 10 minutes

Fire Safety for Kids Escape Planning

S-D-R Burn Treatment

2007 Rainbow

Valley

How to avoid your clothes catching on fire. Demonstrations on the proper way to stop, drop and roll. Teaches children what to do when

someone else’s clothes catch on fire and how to cool a burn. Children

DVD

Safety Smart about Fire! with Timon & Pumbaa

(3 copies)

Fire Safety for Kids Fire Escape Planning

2009 Disney & UL

From smoke alarms, fire escape plans and preventative measure Timon & Pumbaa review their Safety Smart Checklist full of fire safety information

(*includes lesson plans & multiple languages)

Children ages 5-10

DVD

Safety Smart at Home! with Timon & Pumbaa

(3 copies)

Fire Safety for Kids Electrical Safety

2008 Disney & UL

Learn lessons such as never overload electrical outlets, don’t cook without adult supervision, keep space heaters away from flammable

items. (*includes lesson plans & multiple languages)

Children ages 5-10

DVD

Safety Smart Science: Electricity with Bill Nye the Science

Guy (2 copies) Electrical Safety

2008 Disney & UL

Explores the science of safety by going behind the scenes at UL and discovering how products that use electricity are tested to keep us safe.

(*includes lesson plans & multiple languages)

Children ages 9-15



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DVD

Safety Smart Science: Fire with Bill Nye the Science Guy

(2 copies)

Fire Triangle Fire Safety for Kids

2009 Disney & UL

Explores science of safety by going behind the scenes at UL and discovering how products are fire tested to ensure they meet safety

standards. (*includes lesson plans & multiple languages)

Children ages 9-15

DVD

SeeMore’s Playhouse: Have Fun Learning about

Fire Safety

Fire Safety for Kids Fire Escape Planning

2006 Safety 4 Kids

SeeMore teaches the importance of fire safety. The Playhouse gang works together to create an escape plan in case of a fire.

Children ages 2-8

DVD

Smoke Alarm Awareness WCCO 4 News Approx. 5 minutes

(2 copies)

Smoke Alarms 2006

WCCO News

The I Team investigated smoke alarm sales practices and explains the similarities and differences between alarms available in stores and those

sold outside of stores. Adults

DVD Smoke Alarms:

A Sound You Can Live With

Smoke Alarms Escape Planning

Fire Safety for Kids

2010 NFPA

Audiences will easily relate to the reality show format as they watch FF Jeff and his animated Smoke Alarm Squad conduct a fire safety inspection for the Jones family. A mix of quizzes, family challenges, PSAs and a fire drill will hold view’s attention as they get a solid overview of fire safety,

smoke alarms and escape planning.

Adults & Children

DVD Sparky Says:

Join My Fire Safety Club!

Smoke Alarms Fire Escape Planning Fire Safety for Kids

2005 NFPA

Recognize the firefighter as a helper, smoke alarms, crawl low under smoke, home escape plans, stay away from hot things, stop-drop-roll,

and matches and lighters. (*includes a presenter’s guide)

Children ages 3-8

DVD

Sparky’s ABC’s of Fire Safety Approx 9 minutes

2 copies VHS available – 2 copies

Fire Safety for Kids 1984 NFPA

Children will have a wonderful time with this great educational, fire safety video. Watch as Sparky leads them through the alphabet - where

each letter has a different safety tip. Children

DVD & Facilitator

Guide

Stop It Burning Fire Extinguisher Training

17 minutes

Fire Extinguishers Fire Triangle

Safetycare

Covers the fire tetrahedron, firefighting techniques, extinguishing agents, fire extinguishers and classifications of fires as well as fire extinguisher

operation.

Adults

DVD & Presenter

Guide Surviving A Disaster

Disaster Planning Evacuation Planning Emergency Planning

2008 NFPA

This video will help families prepare for a disaster so they have a better chance at survival and quick recovery.

Adults



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DVD & Presenter

Guide The Smoke Alarm Show Smoke Alarms NFPA

Emphasized the importance of smoke alarms in saving lives, proper placement in the home, testing and maintaining and complete home fire

safety planning.

Adults & Children

DVD & Review Guide

There’s No Such Thing as a False Alarm

6 minutes

False Alarms Juveniles

Idea Bank

Short and to the point, this DVD shows students what really happens when a fire alarm pull station is activated. Special emphasis is given to

the legal consequences, costs and public endangerment.

Middle & High School

DVD & Review Guide

When Fire Strikes 15 minutes


Workplace Fire Safety Kitchen Fire Safety

Idea Bank

For kitchen employees at restaurants, schools, hospitals or any facility that has a kitchen. Three segments that feature footage of actual fire incidents that illustrate the importance of fire safety awareness in the

kitchen.

Employee groups

DVD

Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions

19 minutes Wildfire Safety

2001 NFPA

Explains the combustion process and wildfire behavior, creating a survivable space, why some homes are destroyed while others survive

and how to identify your home’s Ignition Zone. Adult

Picture Book

A Day in the Life of a Firefighter Linda Hayward 2001

DK Readers Minimal text corresponding to actual photos of firefighters

on the fire ground and at the fire station. PreK-K

Picture Book

A Day With Firefighters Jan Kottke 2000

Welcome Books

Readers follow firefighters through a typical day on the

job. The story is complemented with real photos. Pre

Picture Book

A Kid’s Guide to Staying Safe Around Fire

Maribeth Boelts

1997 Power Kids

Press

Contains information on fire, matches, fires in the home,

escape plans, nighttime fire safety and calling for help. Ages 7+

Picture Book

A Visit to the Fire Station B. A. Hoena 2004

Pebble Plus A visual tour with real photos (which provides the

presenter “talking point” opportunities).

Pre-K - 1st Grade



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Picture Book

Arthur’s Fire Drill Marc Brown 2000

Random House

This beloved character delivers several key messages:

Don’t hide, stay low and go, be prepared. Ages 5-7

Book Awesome Heroes ASD Kids and Emergencies

2013 Autism

Society of MN

This book offers strategies for preparing kids on the Autism Spectrum to respond appropriately in emergency situations.

Teachers and parents of ASD kids, as well as FLSEs

Book Awesome Heroes

2013 Autism

Society of MN

This book offers strategies for preparing kids on the Autism

Spectrum to respond appropriately in emergency

situations.

Teachers and parents of ASD kids, as well as FLSEs

Picture Book

Big Frank’s Fire Truck Leslie McGuire 1996

Random House

This short story is colorfully illustrated. Readers follow Big

Frank as he goes about his work putting out a major blaze. Ages 5-7

Picture Book

Children Are No Match for Fire A fire safety story for the whole

family Carol Dean

2006 NASFM

This story covers matches and lighters being tools, not

toys, fireworks safety, crawl low under smoke, stop-drop

and roll and escape planning.

Ages 7+

Picture Book

Clifford the Firehouse Dog Norman Bridwell 1994

Scholastic

Clifford and Emily Elizabeth go to the city to visit Clifford’s

brother Nero. Nero is a fire rescue dog. While visiting his

brother Clifford goes along on a fire call. He helps the

firefighters and they make him an honorary fire rescue

dog.

Pre-school – 2nd grade

Picture Book

Contain the Flame Outdoor Fire Safety

Jill Urban Donahue

2009 Picture

Window Books

Rico and his family build a campfire. They want to be safe

so they pick a good spot and put rocks around. Rico’s

family takes several precautions to ensure that the family

has a safe campfire.

Ages 5+



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Picture Book

Curious George and the Firefighters

Margret & H.A. Rey 2004

Houghton Mifflin

It’s the formula for success for preschoolers—Curious

George and fire trucks! Firefighters are a famously brave

lot, but can they withstand a visit from one curious

monkey?

Kinder +

Picture Book

Dot the Fire Dog Lisa Desimini 2001

Blue Sky Press

Dot the fire dog and firefighters are ready for an

emergency. When the alarm bell rings they move into

action to rescue an older adult and his cat. Fire safety tips

to help teach fire safety.

Pre-school – 1st grade

Picture Book

Fire Drill Paul DuBois Jacobs

and Jennifer Swender 2010

Henry Holt Short simple directions that follow a class through a fire

drill at school.

Pre-school – 1st grade

Picture Book

Fire Safety Sheila Rivera 2007

Learner Company

Contains actual pictures and short sentences to learn

about fire safety.

Pre-school and Kinder

Picture Book

Fire Safety in Action Mari Schuh 2009

Capstone Press

This book walks through the steps to plan for a residential

fire. Prepare your family, check for smoke alarms, sleep

with doors closed, make an escape plan and practice fire

drills.

Pre-school – 2nd grade

Book Fire Safety: Be Safe Peggy Pancella 2005

Heinemann “Good” vs. “bad” fires, ignition sources, kitchen safety,

smoke alarms. Ages 5+

Picture Book

Fire Truck Nuts and Bolts

Jerry Boucher 1993

Carolrhoda Books

Follow along step by step as Custom Fire puts together all

of the pieces for Waconia Fire Department Engine No. 17. Ages 7+

Picture Books

Fire Trucks Judith Jango-Cohen 2003

Lerner Simple text – one or two sentences per page. Photos of

real truck, tools, and fire ground operations. Ages 4-6.



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Picture Book

Fireboat Maira Kalman Puffin Photos of real fireboats from around the U.S. Ages 5+

Picture Book

Fireboats in Action Mari Shuh 2009

Pebble Plus Real photos of fireboats in action. Ages 5-8

Comic Book

Fireboy to the Rescue Edward Miller 2010

Holiday House

In a comic book style Fireboy shows good fire and how fire

can be bad. If fire happens what you should do and how

firefighters respond. Fireboy also shows items that can

start a fire that you should never play with.

Ages 7+

Picture Book

Firefighters A to Z Chris Demarest 2000

Aladdin Paperback

Firefighter tools or equipment are highlighted for each

letter of the alphabet. There are a few technical terms that

might need explaining to young children.

Ages 5+

Picture Book

Firefighters: On Call for Their Community

English and Spanish

Lorimer ECI This book is replete with real photos of firefighters, with

bottom-of-the-page text in both English and Spanish. PreK-K

Picture Book

Going to the Firehouse Mercer Mayer 2008

Harper Collins

Little Critter and his classmates are taking a trip to the

firehouse! Little Critter puts on his boots and jacket—now

he's ready to help Fireman Joe. After checking the hose

and ladder, Little Critter is ready for a fireman's helmet of

his own. Join Little Critter as he learns to stop, drop, and

roll with Fireman Joe!

Ages 4+

Reference How to Talk to an Autistic Kid Daniel Stefanski 2011

Free Spirit A worthwhile reference for any adult who may deal

with a child with ASD. Adults



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Picture Book

I Want to Be a Firefighter 1999

Firefly This book provides something of a storyline as it explains

what a firefighter does through word and pictures. Ages 5-7

Picture Book

Impatient Pamela Calls 9-1-1 and workbook

Mary Koski 2004 Trellis Publishing

Pamela is very impatient. She wanted to learn thing right

now. Pamela learns things like her address and calling 9-1-

1. Pamela also learns from her mother to only call 9-1-1 in

an emergency and has to call when her friend Martin is

choking.

Ages 7+

Picture Book

Meet Firefighter Jen Elizabeth Kernan 2001

Rosen Real Readers

Simple text (one or two sentences) below actual photos of

“Firefighter Jen” on every page. PreK-K

Story/ picture book

Mikey Makes a Mess English and Spanish

Carolyn Kurafsky 2005

Fireproof Children

Key messages: Pick up your room, check smoke

alarms, don’t touch matches or lighters. Children 4-6

Picture Book

Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill Jamie Harper 2009

Candlewick Press

As Miss Mingo begins to prepare the class for fire drills,

they become anxious. Miss Mingo assures them all that

with practice, they will know what to do. Fire Chief Grizzly

visits and talks about "Stop!" "Drop!" and "Roll!" An

enormous sneeze from Hippo sends the other students into

evacuation mayhem. Fortunately, their mistake prepares

them for the real drill later in the week. Throughout the

book, factual notations about the animals' defense

mechanisms appear in small print.

Ages 4+

Picture Book

No Dragons for Tea Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons)

Jean E. Pendziwol Martine Gourbault

1999 Kids Can Press

When a young girl meets a dragon at the beach, she

invites him to tea. While they are enjoying a scrumptious

meal, the dragon sneezes a fiery sneeze, and flames shoot

up from the tablecloth and curtains. The child's new friend

panics and tries to hide, but she keeps her cool and helps

to get him and her family out of the house safely.

K to Grade 2



Lending Library


Picture Book

Safe Kids Fire Safety Dan Meachen Rau 2010

Marshall Cavendish

Real photos along with simple short sentences to discuss

fire safety.

Pre-school and Kinder

Picture Book(s)

Sassy, the Amazing Fire-fighting Rescue Dog: Episodes 1-2

Uncle Fez 2000

Annari

These two books are illustrated story books, but be

advised that the books are small and the pictures are in

gray-scale. Not really suitable for large audiences, as the

illustrations are difficult to see from more than a few feet

away.

Ages 5-8

Picture Book

Spark the Firefighter Stephen Krensky 2008 Dutton

Children’s Books

The town of Hardscrabble needs a firefighter and when a

dragon applies they have concerns. This dragon isn’t

typical and is afraid of fire. The dragon overcomes his

fears and fights fires.

Ages 7+

Picture Book

Sparkles Goes to Boston Dayna Hilton

2010 Firehouse

Dog Publishing

Sparkles the fire dog travels from Arkansas to

Southborough fire department in Massachusetts. There

Sparkles meets kids to teach them fire safety.

Ages 5+

Picture Book

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Dayna Hilton

2008 Firehouse

Dog Publishing

Sparkles the fire dog goes to school to show kids the

importance of fire safety. Sparkles shows kids how to crawl

low under smoke and go to the meeting place.

Ages 5+

Picture Book

Sparky the Fire Dog Don Hoffman 2011 NFPA

Sparky takes a group of young animals through the

neighborhood, pointing out hazards, giving basic fire

prevention and safety tips, and showing them how to be

prepared in case of an emergency. From having a working

smoke alarm to being careful with candles and knowing

where your exits are.

Ages 5+

Picture Book

Stay Safe! Fire Safety Sue Barraclough 2008

Heinemann Library

Presents safety topics for young readers, and focuses on

situations in which children are likely to find themselves. Kinder +



Lending Library


Picture Book

Stop, Drop and Roll Margery Cuyler 2001

Simon & Schuster

Jessica worried about everything. In October her class

learned about fire prevention. This made Jessica worried.

She had never seen a smoke alarm in her house. She

worried that she could not remember all of the fire

prevention messages. During her brothers birthday party

she finally remembered stop, drop and roll and knew she

would never forget.

Ages 5+

Picture Book

The New Fire Truck Mercer Mayer 2003

Carson Dellosa

Miss Kitty and her class are trying to raise money to help

buy a new fire truck. What are all the different things the

class can do to raise money? The New Fire Truck is an

original Little Critter First Reader for children ages 5 to 7.

Kinder +

Non-fiction

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Elaine Landau 2005

Scholastic

This work of non-fiction details the tragic 1911 fire that took 146 lives in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.

This book contains photos and descriptions that some readers might consider “graphic.”

Ages 12+

Non-fiction


Donna Getzinger 2009

Morgan Reynolds

This work of non-fiction details the tragic 1911 fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory that took 146 lives.

This book contains photos and descriptions that some

readers might consider “graphic.”

Ages 12+

Non-fiction


Marc Tyler Nobleman

This work of non-fiction details the tragic 1911 fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory that took 146 lives.

This book contains photos and descriptions that some

readers might consider “graphic.”

Picture Book

TONKA: If I Could Drive a Fire Truck

Michael Tietelbaum 2001

Scholastic

Real photos accompany a text which shows kids some of

the tasks and tools used by fire personnel when they

deploy and once they arrive at a fire scene.

PreK- 1st Grade



Lending Library


Picture Book

Watch Out! At Home

Claire Llewellyn

2006 Hodder

Childrens Books

Book highlights different household dangers such as

electrical, medicine, fire and sharp objects. Describes how

home can be a very safe place but kids must be cautious.

Pre-school to Grade 2

Picture Book

What if There is a Fire? Anara Guard 2012 Picture

Window Books

Fire can be scary but being prepared can help. The book

walks through different situations to prepare children in

the event of a kitchen fire, fire drill in school, friend playing

with fire or a smoke alarm goes off at home.

Ages 5+

Picture Book

What If You Need to Call 9-1-1 Anara Guard

2012 Picture

Window Books

Your brother just hurt his leg badly. No adults are around

to help. Do you know what to do? Dialing 911 can be

scary, but you can be prepared. The scenarios and tips in

this book will help you keep your cool.

Ages 5+

Picture Book

What’s Inside a Fire Truck? Sharon Gordon 2004

Marshall Cavendish

Real photos with text that provides a simple explanation of

firefighting tools and their uses. K – 1st Grade



Lending Library


Sparky Suit

Invite Sparky to your next community event.*

Costume includes: head and paws, turnout gear (pants and jacket), boots (if desired – large and small), vest with pockets for ice packs and a carrying

case.

*Book Sparky well ahead of your event. He’s in big demand at certain times of the

year, especially in September and October.

Spinner

This “Wheel of Fortune” type spinner is already loaded with fire safety questions, but they can easily be changed out to something more specific

to your community. Can be used on a tabletop or ground level.


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