The Fire Safety House at the Children's Safety Village looks so much like a real house, you might be tempted to ask who lives there...and, no, it isn't Sparky the fire dog. Although, he does make frequent trips here to teach fire safety.
The Fire Safety House was designed by well-known architect Dirk Arace with the idea of presenting fire safety hazards similar to those children might encounter in their own homes.
This comprehensive program includes a trip through the house complete with a tour of the living room, kitchen, and bedroom. Children learn methods of exit, how to avoid hazards such as the fireplace--this one actually works--pots on the kitchen stove, and space heaters, and how to "fall and crawl" in the event of smoke and fire.
Then comes the time to practice what you've learned. Artificial smoke is pumped in through the smoke generation system, smoke alarms go off, and doors become hot to the touch.
Participants are guided through the process by Orange County Fire Rescue Division Fire,Life Safety Education Officers.
The tour ends at an outside meeting place by a child-size version of a public pay phone where everyone can practice dialing 911.
~Children's Safety Village of Central Florida
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