Public Education Support
Fire Department Resources
Fire Department Public Education Support and Resources
We offer support and resources for your department’s fire and life safety public education efforts.
Information and resources are constantly evolving. Check here for up-to-date resources, support, links, and more.
Campaign Support Resource
Use our brainstorming form to start your Public Education Campaign. It includes a print or save option when you are finished.
Access the Public Education Campaign Brainstorming Form
Other Resources
- Check out our Home Safety Checklists — great as a handout or a link to share!
- Car Survival Checklist — send out as a link or print and hand out at an event.
- Use the Be Prepared for a Disaster on a Budget checklist from our friends at The Department of Emergency Management.
National Resources
- National Fire Protection Association
- U.S. Fire Administration
- Sparky the Fire Dog
- National Safety Council
Fire Prevention Week
Each year, the NFPA announces and supports a different theme for Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!"
Find Fire Prevention Week materials, lesson plans, and more here.
Youth Firesetter Intervention Program
The Youth Firesetting Prevention Program is a free, confidential service designed to educate children and their caregivers about fire safety and the potential consequences of firesetting behavior. The State Fire Marshal's Office's main goal is to support local fire departments in their communities by providing training, guidance, and materials. The program aims to intervene early, preventing further firesetting incidents and promoting positive behavioral change.
Our office provides resources to fire departments including:
- Training on the Firesetting Prevention Program.
- Program workbooks, interview questions, "how-tos," and family checklists.
For more information or copies of these documents, reach out to Andrew McCormick, Public Education Program Coordinator, at [email protected].
Youth Firesetting Prevention Resources
Utah participates in and supports the National efforts to minimize youth firesetting. Check out these resources:
