Children in primary schools will learn more about the dangers of starting fires and the best ways to spot fire hazards in a home.
The updated Fire and Rescue NSW safety program will be available to kindergartens and primary schools across the state.
The program will focus on four sessions:
a session with a firefighter to teach important skills in burns first aid
school fire evacuation drill
home fire escape planning
how to identify fire hazards in a home.
Aimed at children aged between three and 10, the lessons will look at fire risks, how to avoid starting a fire and the best way to stay safe if one happens.
In the last five years, Fire and Rescue NSW responded to more than 8000 fires caused by children, resulting in 12 child deaths.
Fire and Rescue NSW Assistant Commissioner Trent Curtin said fire safety education not only prevents fire but empowers children to know about the dangers.
“These sessions have been designed on the back of extensive evidence-based research by professionals. It will go a long way in reducing misuse of fire, fire-related injuries and fatalities in children," Assistant Commissioner Curtin said.
More than 1,000 students in NSW public schools who are blind or have low vision are benefiting from access to 3D printers that create 3D models to aid their learning.
A public consultation is open to parents, carers, and educators to have their say on the Department of Education’s Parent and Carers Engagement Framework.
