Evaluation of a fire-safety training program for preschool children

Updating the evidence. A systematic review of what works in preventing childhood unintentional injuries: Part 1

“…We have summarised the key features of the studies in tables relating to the road environment, 4-21 and in part 2 the home environment, [22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32] the leisure environment, [33][34][35][36][37] community based studies, [38][39][40][41][42] and general/mass media interventions. [43][44][45] …”

Updating the evidence. A systematic review of what works in preventing childhood unintentional injuries: Part 2

“…29 McConnell et al evaluated the eVect of a fire safety programme in the classroom on the safety knowledge of 3-5 year old children. 6 Interestingly what emerged in this programme was that knowledge changes were greatest in the youngest age group. What has not been demonstrated, however, is whether such knowledge change leads to changes in behaviour and, at a more general level, doubts remain about the benefits of education in such young children.…”

Impact of a community based fire prevention intervention on fire safety knowledge and behavior in elementary school children: Figure 1

“…2 Targeted educational efforts have been instituted and include school based programs directed towards children. These programs have been shown to improve fire safety knowledge among elementary school children.…”

“…1 Young children, in particular those under 5 years old, have a 2.5 times higher risk of dying in a fire compared to any other childhood age group. 2 Targeted educational efforts have been instituted and include school based programs directed towards children. These programs have been shown to improve fire safety knowledge among elementary school children.…”