ARLINGTON- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm Agent Tom Lewis have teamed up with the Arlington Fire District to support fire prevention and safety education for young children.
State Farm agents are delivering Sparky Educator kits to hundreds of fire departments and schools across the country, including the Spackenkill School District. Each kit includes a Sparky stuffed animal, a large educator book, lesson plan and books to be distributed to children. The kit is designed to educate preschool through second grade students. Topics include the importance of smoke alarms, creating a home fire escape plan and more.
“These materials capture the attention of young audiences in a fun, but educational way,” said Lewis. “Many fires are preventable and we want to ensure our local kids know how to not only avoid starting fires, but what to do in case one does happen. With National Fire Prevention Week held between October 8 and 14, this was the perfect time to raise awareness.”
Parents and educators looking for resources online can visit the NFPA Sparky site. This site offers educational videos, activities, games and more.
“At State Farm, our mission is to help build safer, stronger, better educated communities,” said Lewis. “By partnering with the Arlington Fire District., we are doing just that in Poughkeepsie.”
