“Hi, I’m Your Friend, HOT DOG, The Fire Safety Dog.”

TThhiiss AAccttiivviittyy BBooookk is designed to help children understand basicconcepts of fire safety, burn prevention, and emergency procedures.

Each activity teaches your child important concepts about safety. The lessons are geared toward solving problems and making choices. It is strongly recommended that teacher/parent guidance be utilized so thatthe student gets the optimum benefit from the vital lessons taught here.

If you would like more information regarding fire safety, visit us on the web atwww.nyc.gov/fdny.

“Hi! I’m Hot Dog, coolest dog intown! Here are 16 important safetylessons to show you how to stay‘cool’ in some really ‘hot’ spots!”

Things That Are Hot! Things That Are Not!Some Special Days HaveSpecial Dangers.How Many Fire Dangers Can You Find?Plan An Escape Route. Don’t Hide...Get Outside.Know What Type Of Building You Live In& What To Do In Case There’s A Fire.Do You Know What A FamilyFire Escape Plan Is?Putting Your Family Fire Plan Into Action.Other Safety Tips:Be Smart. Be Safe.

Fire Safety Always Starts With You!Fire Is Not A Toy!Smoke Alarms Save Lives!Where You See Smoke And Fire...Stay Low And Go!Stop...Drop...Roll... Cool...Call.Call 91 1 For Help!Firefighters Are Your Friends.The Fire Department Can Also Help If You’re Sick Or Hurt.

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Hot Dog’s Fire Safety Lessons

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