Everyone’s favorite Fire Dog celebrates his birthday today; Happy Birthday Sparky!

Posted by on Mar 18, 2013 in Sparky the Fire Dog |

  Today, we celebrate Sparky the Fire Dog's birthday! Of course, Sparky likes to remind us (as shown in the video) that it is a good time to brush up on our fire safety tips, and he is correct!  On a lighter note, birthdays are a great time for fun and celebration! Remember Sparky's 60th birthday two years ago when we had Carlo's Bakery (home of TLC's The Cake Boss) make an amazing cake just for his special day?!  Also, our Sparky the Fire Dog party kit provides everything you need to create a special day for your own little firefighter! We have even provided photos to give you ideas on how to bring your party to life. These free DIY party plans are downloadable pdfs and include pages of tutorials and party instructions. You will find everything from the party to-do list, invitations, thank you cards, birthday banner, cupcake toppers, name tags, water bottle wrappers, games and more.  See more fun ways we have celebrated Sparky's birthday in the past, and be sure to wish Sparky a happy birthday on his Facebook...

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Everyone’s favorite Fire Dog celebrates his birthday today; Happy Birthday Sparky!

Posted by on Mar 18, 2013 in birthday, Cake Boss, celebration, education, fire safety, NFPA, party kit, Sparky the Fire Dog |

Today, we celebrate Sparky the Fire Dog's birthday! Of course, Sparky likes to remind us (as shown in the video) that it is a good time to brush up on our fire safety tips, and he is correct! On a lighter note, birthdays are a great time for fun and celebration! Remember Sparky's 60th birthday two years ago when we had Carlo's Bakery (home of TLC's The Cake Boss) make an amazing cake just for his special day?! Also, our Sparky the Fire Dog party kit provides everything you need to create a special day for your own little...

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New safety tip sheet: Outdoor electrical safety

Posted by on Mar 4, 2013 in Safety Tips |

We've just published a brand new safety tip sheet on outdoor electrical safety!It's important to remember that lighting to improve the look and safety of our homes, electric tools to make our outdoor work easier, and power lines to our home, all need to be handled with care. Here are some examples of the safety tips: Outside electrical work: Have a qualified electrician do all electrical work. To prevent an electrical shock, make sure all your outside electrical receptacles are GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protected. Equipment safety: Use lighting and power tools that have the label of an independent test laboratory and made for outdoor use. Keep electric tools away from children. Check lighting and extension cords for damage before using. Replace any damaged cords right away.  Power lines: Have a professional tree cutting service trim branches that might fall on electric woring.  Keep the ladder at least 10 feet away from power lines.  Never touch anyone or anything in contact with a downed wire. Power lines may be live, stay a safe distance away.  Download the full safety tip sheet with NFPA safety tips on outdoor...

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