Welcome to Long Branch FMBA Local 68

To proudly serve the public with integrity, protecting life, property and the environment through prevention, education and response, with a professional and dedicated workforce.

Fire accidents are unforeseen/unexpected misfortunes that happen almost on a daily basis. The nature of fire attack has made it dreadful and as a result, combined forces and materials have been put in place to combat any menace that can arise by this agent. Furthermore, it is even more important to guide against fire attack on children. Some basic steps are outlined below.

Fire Safety

• Keep children and pets away from heaters.

• Prevent children from playing with match and candle sticks.

• Teach children emergency exit points of the homes and offices where they work.

• Cook with absolute attention. Wastes such as papers and other combustible materials should be cleared away so that children will not throw them into the fire. It is also necessary to place gas cookers on stands so that children will not be able to reach them.

• Naked wires and faulty electrical appliances should be promptly repaired.

• Children should be taught how to cool burns. Burns are best cooled by immersing in cold water for about 13 minutes.

• Electrical wires should not be passed under floor coverings such as mats, carpets and rugs.

Earthquake safety

• Shelves, book cases, cribs and other interiors that can topple and fall should not be kept near the windows.

• Adequate nutrition must be given to children for at least, 3 days after an earthquake occurs.

• Clothing such as blankets and equipments such as cribs with wheels and store strollers should be always available to relocate children and infants during/before an earthquake.

• Babies can be protected in cribs that have bumper pads created in them.

• Teaching children how to expect an earthquake, the causes of earthquakes and how to quickly get out of the place of occurrence.

• After an earthquake, there is a possibility of fire outbreak especially when inflammable gases escape from loosed valves. Children should be taught how to detect the smell of gas with properties such as color and smell.

Fire Resources

• Safety Tips for the Family: Precautions and measures to adopt.

• Fire Safety Tips:Great tips for kids on how to stay safe in case of a fire emergency.

• Fire Safety: Government page of safety precautions to avoid household fires.

• Sparky the Fire Dog: Helpful tips and information on fire safety from Sparky the Fire Dog.

• Fire Safety: List of fire safety and fire prevention tips.

Fire Safety Games

• KidsZone Games: Great games to play on fire safety.

• Be Fire Safe!: Game that teaches children to be conscious of fire accidents.

• Sparky's Arcade: Fun and educational games on fire safety.
   

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Fire Safety Web Sites For Teachers and Children

Hotdog's Fire Safety Coloring Book A coloring book from the New York City Fire Department. To download or print out. 16 pages. http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/fdny/html/safety/firesafety_book.html  

Out Smart - The Fire Safety Game For Kids A game for kids on getting out of a burning building. For children grades 4 and up. Other Ideas for Teachers adapts the game for the classroom. Not a glitzy site but a good game. http://www.insurancecorner.com/carrollevans/outsmart.htm  

Sparky The Fire Dog Aimed at children 5-9. Includes Sparky's News - What's Cool - Help Sparky Out (escape plan game) - Fun Safety Ideas (to practice safety and escaping) - The Story of Sparky - Safety Tips and more. Kids can ask Sparky questions and learn all about Dalmatians and about fire trucks. There's also a Drive the Fire Truck game.  http://www.sparky.org/  

Family Fire Safety Basic safety tips and a checklist for families. Includes activities for parents and children to do together. Very Good. http://www.esafety.com/esafety_cfmfiles/esafety.cfm/823  

Smokey Bear The official web site of Smokey Bear - (Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires). Includes Forest Fun, Stories, Links, Fighting Forest Fires, Fun Facts, and more. Also includes Campfire Games - memory busters, amazing mazes, Put Out the Fire, a coloring book to print out, the Bear Facts, and more. A colorful site with good graphics. Aimed at Primary and Elementary students. Not a lot of actual information.  http://www.smokeybear.com/  

Fire Safety ABC's Fire Safety Questions and Answers. Good basic information on fire extinguishers, evacuating a burning building and what to do if… situations. Includes a True/False Quiz. http://www.ou.edu/oupd/fireprim.htm  

Kidde Home Safety Education Center Interactive games (set up by age level), puzzles and links to other safety sites. http://www.kiddesafety.com/kiddesafety/pages/youthpag.htm  

Florida State Fire College Kids Site - The Hot Spot Includes The Game Room, The Firehouse, Now Showing, What's New, Teacher's Guide, Online Games (Home Hazard Hunt, Color Me, Who Am I?, The Secret Message), and a firefighter movie featuring firefighter training. http://www.fsfckids.ufl.edu/index.shtml  

NFPA Education (National Fire Prevention Association) Lots of information on fire safety and prevention. Look for Risk Watch, lesson plans arranged by grade level; Learn Not to Burn; Fire Prevention Week Facts and History, and more. http://www.nfpa.org/Education/  

USFA (United States Fire Administration) - Kids Fire Safety Page Features Smoke Alarms, Escape Planning and Home Fire Safety. Includes a Teacher's Lounge with suggestions for lessons and activities.  http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/  

SOS Fires: Youth Intervention Program A web site for the exchange of information on youth fire setting. Click on Welcome. Includes What's New, Links, FAQs, SOS Fires Training Program, and a Parent/Teacher Resource Center featuring articles on teen fire setting and links. http://www.sosfires.com