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Fire Prevention & Safety Handouts

Infographic titled "Fire Prevention: Know Before You Mow" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It highlights lawn mower fire risks, stating over 6,400 mower fires occur annually in the U.S., causing injuries, hospitalizations, and deaths. Safety tips include checking equipment for fuel leaks, keeping mowers clean, never refueling when hot, avoiding mowing in dry grass, and storing mowers away from flammables. Images show a mower on fire, a firefighter extinguishing it, and a close-up of a push mower on grass. Includes QR code for more safety materials.
Infographic titled "First Aid Kit Checklist" created by the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It outlines essential first aid supplies, including bandages, gauze, ointments, medications, tweezers, gloves, and survival items. Additional tips advise storing kits in airtight containers, checking expiration dates, and including personal medications and emergency contacts. Optional extras listed include a first aid guide, duct tape, thermometer, pet meds, and more. Image features red and blue first aid kits and the museum’s contact information with a QR code.
Infographic titled "Winter Fire Prevention" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It provides cold-weather fire safety tips, including keeping flammable materials at least three feet from heat sources, using fireplace screens, never leaving space heaters unattended, avoiding overloaded outlets, not using ovens or stoves to heat the home, and blowing out candles before leaving or sleeping. The design features seasonal icons and photos of overloaded power strips, a burning fireplace, and an open oven. Museum contact details and QR code are included.
Infographic titled "Kitchen Fire Safety" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It features safety tips such as never leaving the stove unattended, keeping children and pets away from hot surfaces, turning pot handles inward, removing flammable items from the stovetop, avoiding cooking while drowsy or under the influence, and keeping a fire extinguisher accessible. A baby reaches up toward an oven in the background, illustrating household fire risks. The museum’s contact information and QR code are displayed at the bottom.
Infographic titled "Fire Safety Matters: Place Extinguishers Smartly" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It emphasizes proper fire extinguisher placement and preparation, listing four key safety tips including visibility, accessibility, and maintenance. Recommended locations include the kitchen, garage, bedrooms, near heat sources, and on each floor of the home. A fire extinguisher graphic and a 3D illustration of a kitchen with a mounted extinguisher visually reinforce the message.
Infographic titled "Space Heater Safety" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It offers key safety tips for using space heaters, such as keeping heaters 3 feet from flammable materials, not running cords under rugs, never plugging heaters into power strips, and using heaters only on flat, level surfaces. Additional guidance includes choosing units with automatic shutoff, checking cords for damage, and using heaters with UL safety labels. The graphic shows a child's bedroom with a space heater near toys and bedding, reinforcing safe placement visually.
Infographic titled "When Disaster Strikes: Being Prepared Saves Time and Lives" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It explains the importance of creating a grab-and-go emergency bag for each family member, with a detailed checklist of essential items such as 72 hours of food and water, phone charger, flashlight, first-aid kit, personal medications, important documents, spare keys, hygiene supplies, pet items, and a local map. Visuals include disaster-related imagery (flood, fire, tornado), puzzle piece graphics, and emergency backpacks. Key safety reminder: "Regardless of the event, remain calm."
Infographic titled "Camp Fire Prevention" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It shares safety tips for building and managing campfires, including choosing designated fire rings, clearing flammable materials from the area, keeping fires small and manageable, never leaving a fire unattended, and fully extinguishing fires with water and dirt before leaving the site. It promotes responsible outdoor fire practices to prevent wildfires and protect campers and natural spaces.
Infographic titled "Don't Chain Your Power – Break the Fire Hazard" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It warns against overloading power strips and daisy chaining (plugging one power strip into another), which can cause electrical fires. It advises plugging high-wattage appliances directly into wall outlets, using surge protectors with circuit breakers, and avoiding warm or overloaded strips. Images show tangled cords, overloaded power strips, and a scorched outlet. Statistics highlight over 46,000 electrical fires annually in the U.S. and 3,300 caused by extension cords and power strips.
Infographic titled "Roadside Emergency Kit Checklist" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It lists essential emergency items for vehicles, including a phone charger, first-aid kit, blanket, safety vest, water, flashlight, tools, jumper cables, and more. The checklist is divided into items easily accessible to the driver and those stored in the trunk. A red octagon highlights extras like tire pressure gauges, Fix-A-Flat, maps, and cable ties. A green sign emphasizes the importance of having a fire extinguisher. The image includes a roadside assistance symbol and emergency warning triangle.
Infographic titled "Fire Prevention & Your Pets" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It outlines fire safety tips for pet owners, including using stove knob covers, flameless candles, fireplace screens, and cord protectors to prevent pet-related fire hazards. It notes that about 40,000 pets die in fires each year, mostly from smoke inhalation. A section on "Pet Safety During a Fire" includes steps like using pet alert stickers, creating evacuation plans, keeping leashes handy, and preparing pet emergency kits. The image includes various pets such as a dog, cat, ferret, and lizard.
Infographic titled "Fire Safety While Traveling" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It provides travel-specific fire safety tips, such as locating exits in hotels and guest houses, practicing escape plans, unplugging unused appliances, using correct overseas plug types (Type C or F), not overloading outlets, and avoiding flammables in luggage. Additional advice includes following home kitchen safety habits while traveling. Images include a hotel sign, exit sign, a map of Greece, and a family at an airport. Slogan at the bottom reads: “Safety First – Fun Second.”
Infographic titled "Spring Cleaning Fire Prevention" from the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center. It outlines five spring cleaning tasks that reduce fire risks: removing flammable clutter, spotting electrical hazards like frayed cords, cleaning dryer vents, safely storing flammable household products, and decluttering the kitchen to reduce grease buildup. The design features bullet points with illustrations of a person carrying a box and trash bag, representing cleaning activities.

Latest Prevention & Safety Videos

As summer heats up, grilling season is in full swing—so keeping safe is more important than ever. In this June’s fire safety video, we walk you through practical BBQ safety measures, focusing on preventing flare-ups and keeping loved ones protected.

Whether you’re an experienced grillmaster or a seasonal backyard chef, this video is designed to help you fire up with confidence. Share it with friends and family to spread BBQ fire safety awareness this summer!

May is officially National Electrical Safety Month, and the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center is shining a spotlight on critical home electrical safety tips. This engaging video explores everyday hazards and provides simple, practical steps you can take to keep your family protected from electrical fires and shocks.

This video is perfect for sharing on your website, social channels, community newsletters, or bulletin boards. It’s quick, actionable, and tailored to help your audience stay safe around electricity during the month of May—and beyond

As the skies light up with summer celebrations, fireworks become a favorite tradition—but safety should always come first. In this July’s fire safety video, we cover essential tips for using fireworks responsibly, preventing injuries, and protecting your home from accidental fires.

Whether you’re lighting a few sparklers or watching a neighborhood show, this video is packed with practical advice to help you celebrate safely. Share it with friends and family to spread firework safety awareness this season.

In this quick but important safety video, the Nebraska Firefighters Museum shares essential tips for preventing lawn mower fires during the summer season. Viewers are reminded to keep their mowers clean by removing grass clippings and debris that can build up around the engine and muffler.

The video emphasizes the importance of allowing the mower to cool down before storing it and warns against placing gas cans near ignition sources like water heaters. These simple but critical steps can significantly reduce the risk of backyard fires and help families stay safe all summer long.

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