October 2007: Fire Safety: From Research to Practice

Summary:

In celebration of Fire Safety Month in October, this Webinar will cover fire safety – from research to practice. The event previews the results from recent research conducted with Home Safety Council sponsors, Kidde and Duracell, showing that there is still much room for improvement in the public’s fire safety practices. It also highlights a few of the Home Safety Council’s programs that are available for use in your local fire safety education practices, including the All-Ways Fire Safe at Home Toolbox and the new interactive online home injury prevention tool – MySafeHome.org. Learn the most effective ways of leveraging the new research findings and implementing the tools available to help keep those in your community safe from fire.

Presenters:

Meri-K Appy, President of the Home Safety Council
Dr. Angela Mickalide, Director of Education and Outreach for the Home Safety Council

Archived Presentation:

Click here to view the archived presentation

Evaluation:

Click here to evaluate The State of Fire and Life Safety Education in America Webinar

Additional Materials:

• Click Here to download a copy of the Presentation

Research:

• Click Here to read about HSC and Kidde’s Safe Home Safe Baby Campaign
• Click Here to read about HSC and Duracell’s Power to Protect Campaign

Expert Network Resources:

• Fire Safety Month
• Step-by-Step Fire Drill
• Printer Friendly Hand Outs
• Bottom Line Column
• Helpful Links
• All Ways Fire Safe at Home Toolbox