The Western Cape Government has some points to consider on how to prevent fires. The Fire is Everyone’s Fight campaign has guidelines for using the posters with learners. It also includes suggestions for activities that reinforce key fire safety and emergency preparedness messages. Minister Anton Bredell says it’s vital to educate the public about fires and fire prevention, and in particular, children.
“We have a responsibility to teach children the basics and to act responsibly around fire ourselves. We must continuously talk to our families and friends about the dangers of fire and what to do when it breaks out,” Minister Bredell said.
The idea of the Fire is Everyone’s Fight campaign, is to help people understand that fires can be stopped from happening. Find it right here.
- Reducing fire injuries and deaths in informal settlements.
- Reducing property loss.
- Limiting other residential fire losses.
Basic Emergencies, Safety and Fire Education (BESAFE) programme
Through the Fire is Everyone’s Fight campaign and the Basic Emergencies, Safety and Fire Education (BESAFE) programme, the aim is to raise awareness among children to create safer homes and communities.
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Teachers and fire and life safety educators can use the BESAFE programme for one-to-one, small-group, or classroom instruction. Through this children are encouraged to:
- practice making safer choices,
- resisting peer pressure to take dangerous chances, and
- influence family members to take action to reduce fires.
