Fire Safety Coloring Book

FORT DODGE FIREFIGHTERS A Salute to our

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Webster County Health Department 723 1st Ave S Suite 220 Fort Dodge, IA 50501

574-3802 Fax: 515-955-1682

Phone: 515-574-3802 Fax: 515-955-1682

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Email: Jessica Olson@webstercountyia org

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Fire Safety Scramble

History Spot

Dalmatians have long been associated with firefighting. According to the American Kennel Club, Dalmatians commonly ran with carriages, guarding the people or goods inside, as early as the mid-1700s. In the 1870s, the Fire Department of New York began employing the breed to clear the way for horse-drawn fire carriages and defend the horses from other dogs or animals along the way. The tradition continued long after engines replaced the horses, and Dalmatians continue to be mascots in firehouses around the U.S. to this day.

Color in the picture and display it in your home to remember these important rules of fire safety:

• Never play with lighters or matches.

• Don’t use the stove or oven without adult supervision.

• Remind the adults in your home to install smoke alarms, and to change the batteries at least once a year.

• Check smoke alarm batteries once a month by pushing the test button.

• Practice a fire escape plan with everyone in your home.