While 80 percent of fire departments which celebrated fire prevention week in Oct 09' with the usual fun and social games in open houses this is what several FD test sites did for real fire prevention. The result was by using the media ,at no cost,they were reaching out to children and more important parents who are responsible for fire safety in the home by teaching the reality of fire prevention and safety.Instead of the usual hundred or so they reached thousands. Please note the press release from one of the cities which took part.
If you are interested in seeing the 5 teaching modules you can find them on the Everyone goes home site in the attatched.