Each year in the United States an estimated 2,800 children age 14 or younger are injured and 850 killed in residential fires. Of these children, over 40 percent are under the age of five and 70 percent are under the age of 10. Because the majority of fire casualties occur in young children, USFA Kids is targeted towards that age group.

The objectives of USFA Kids are to:

• Increase the level of individual concern and awareness of children's vulnerability to fire.
• Educate and inform the U.S. population about how personal responsibility and action are key to preventing fires and fire-related casualties.
• Provide a timely, coordinated and easy-to-access source of information about how individuals can prevent fires and fire-related casualties.

As a teacher, you have an opportunity to share important fire safety messages with your class. You may access lesson plans here:

• Escape Planning
• Home Fire Safety
• Smoke Alarms

NOTE: later this year, MySafe:LA will offer online fire safety courses specifically for educators who wish to teach their classes online. You may direct and manage the course, deliver SCORM-based testing, and track the progress of your students.