Fire Safety House

The Fire Safety House (FSH) is a working classroom, focused on providing an increased awareness of common household fire and scald burns. The Fire Safety House is available from mid-April to November each year, weather permitting.

To make a reservation, follow the instructions below. Due to high demand, each school/organization may only reserve ONE day, and programs are limited to third-grade students only.

NOTE: Allow 20 minutes for a group of up to 20 children to tour the FSH. If Stop, Drop & Roll is being practiced, an additional 15 minutes may be needed. (All times are approximate).

Educational Requirements

Prior to the FSH coming to your school students should be prepared. For your convenience, educational links fire safety and burn prevention education are provided below. Consider incorporating this information into current lesson plans for a more positive educational experience.

• The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
• FEMA - Fire Safety Trailer Curriculum (PDF)
• Sparky School House - Home Fire Escape Plan Grid

Operational Requirements

To ensure a successful program, The Burn Center requests the following:

• Obtain signed permission slips. The FSH uses a non-toxic fog (Water/Propylene Glycol and Glycerin). Download Permission PDF for signature by parent/guardian prior to the date of the program. Instructors must be notified upon arrival of any children who do not have signed permission. Students without signed permission slips will be required to exit prior to use of non-toxic smoke.
  • Fire Safety House Permission Slip - English (PDF)
    Fire Safety House Permission Slip - Spanish (PDF)
• Identify a safe zone
  • an area of approximately 75 feet on a hard, flat surface with 12’ of height clearance
  • access to electricity, preferably a 20 AMP outlet.
• Provide support- Invite a member of the local Fire Department to assist. If unavailable, a designated school representative, such as a teacher must be present to help ensure the safety of the children while conducting the program.

To schedule a program, kindly click the Fire Safety House request Form below. You will receive confirmation from the Program Coordinator, with additional instructions to prepare the children for our visit. Due to demand, please note, each school/organization may only request ONE day and the program is limited to third-grade students only. Due to inclement weather, program dates may be rescheduled.

Please first check the online calendar for available dates in your area, before completing the request form. If unable to open calendar, contact the Program Coordinator at 973.322.5926

CLICK HERE TO VIEW CALENDAR

Fire Safety House Request Form

Support

This free program is made possible by funding through the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children Program. Please click below to find out how you can become involved or support this program.

• Aluminum Cans for Burned Children

While the Fire Safety House is reserved as a working classroom, Fire Safety Instructors are available to participate at community events, providing fire safety education for all ages. For more information, or to arrange a program, contact 973.322.8071 and follow the prompts.