Be Fire Smart and Stay Safe

Now is the time of the year to talk with your kids about fire safety. With many of us stuck in our homes (see the post before this about being snowed in) and having real Christmas trees, this is a talk we all need to have. Even if you don't have a real tree, your kids definitely need to know what to do if a fire would happen to break out. I know that everyone thinks it won't happen to them. However, I am sure that the people who have house fires think that also.

Liberty Mutual has a great website dedicated to being fire smart. This is a great way to start a conversation with your kids. There are some great forms on this site that help you develop your fire plan and to just help you start the conversation. Even though my kids are still pretty little, this is a conversation we started having with Madison last year already. They even have sections especially for children, parents, and educators. You are also able to search your local firehouses and learn about them too!

Be safe this holiday season and make sure you check out BeFireSmart just in case.

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 20 Comments

  1. Windmill December 20, 2008Reply

    Hi Lisa,

    I wish you Yuletide Joy and A Blessed New Year together with your family.

    Happy Holidays!

  2. Lunatic Blogger December 21, 2008Reply

    I just went through the fire talk with my kids (10 and 8). I think you should review it every few months, we do!

  3. typo December 21, 2008Reply

    the number one cause of fires in homes is leaving fans on. not ceiling fans but the ones you plug in. I always make sure i shut mine off before leaving the house

  4. Sarah December 23, 2008Reply

    Another thing is that you should really tell your children about the dangerous of the Christmas tree, and tell them that we need to up plug it before we go to bed just to be on the safe side.

  5. Sarah December 23, 2008Reply

    There is a typo in my last post. Sorry. I meant to say unplug not up plug.

  6. Wilson Pon December 23, 2008Reply

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Lisa!

  7. Wholesale Products December 23, 2008Reply

    Your post reminds me of the daughter of one of our national officials who was killed in a house fire during Christmas four years ago. The daughter had just graduated from college. Faulty wiring of the Christmas light was blamed on the incident.

  8. PaulsHealthBlog.com December 24, 2008Reply

    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

  9. Juegos de niñ December 26, 2008Reply

    Thanks for the tips. I really like your blog.

  10. An American in Franc December 28, 2008Reply

    It's a shame that there are so many people that aren't fire smart at all… especially when it comes to deep frying turkey and turning off Christmas lights when not at home. The usage of common sense that can prevent so many accidents.

  11. Daphne December 28, 2008Reply

    Hi Lisa,

    I found you through Tom Volkar's site. Good reminder about fire safety. I've always made sure we had easy exit from the apartment should a fire start, but have been rather lax about making sure we have maintain a working fire extinguisher. Will look into that. Thanks for the reminder!

  12. Prescription Medicin December 30, 2008Reply

    Thankfully I've never experienced a fire — but I have a close friend that had their home burn down due to their Christmas tree! It happens more than people realize.

  13. Janelle December 30, 2008Reply

    Your post reminds me of the time my dad got my mom a fold-up fire escape ladder for Christmas.

    She was less than thrilled.

    But we still have it and it gives us all peace of mind.

  14. Open Search Project December 31, 2008Reply

    😉 Make it a New Year's ritual to:

    Test every fire alarm

    Test every carbon monoxide detector

    Check each extinguisher

    We have done this in my family for years and it is just as natural as setting the clocks ahead or behind now.

  16. mat January 4, 2009Reply

    This has reminded me that i need to actually put batteries in the smoke alarm i have 😛

  17. ross January 7, 2009Reply

    nice tips. reminds me i have to buy new extinguishers for the new house were moving to.

  18. height weight January 7, 2009Reply

    Great post on safety. I always make sure that my smoke detector works every month.

  19. I TAKE OFF THE MASK April 18, 2009Reply

    Thanks for sharing! In our country, we're just experiencing summer and will indeed need to learn about being fire-smart and safe 🙂

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