PSA: Learn Not to Burn

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NationalFire Protection Association (NFPA) recently updated itsaward-winning Learn Not to Burn (LNTB)preschool program, which teaches young children about fire safety. Updatesto LNTB feature revised teacher lesson plans and parent/caregiver home linkactivities. Formore than 40 years, LNTB has introduced the basics of fire safety to children,with a focus on positive, empowering messages. Those core elements will remainthe same.
“Becausechildren ages five and under are among those at greatest risk to fire, it’s criticalto teach them how to identify risks and protect themselves,” said Gamache. “Kidsare also wonderful ambassadors of information and do a great job of bringinghome the fire safety messages they’ve learned, which can make a significantimpact on entire households.”
Primarilytaught in schools, LNTB’s program lessons are most appropriate for four- andfive-year-olds, but can be used for kindergarten children, too. Releasedone at a time, the updated LNTB lesson plansand songs will be free to download on NFPA’s website. For more informationabout LNTB and other public safety initiatives, visit www.nfpa.org/education.
Aboutthe National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)NFPAis a worldwide leader in fire, electrical, building, and life safety. Themission of the international nonprofit organization founded in 1896 is toreduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life byproviding and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, andeducation. NFPA develops more than 300 codes and standards to minimize thepossibility and effects of fire and other hazards. All NFPA codes and standardscan be viewed at no cost at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.