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State Farm Teams With Bridgeport Fire Department On Fire Safety
State Farm agents are delivering Sparky Educator kits to hundreds of fire departments and schools across the country, including Bridgeport.
Press release from Chris Boyle CPCU®:
Sept. 22, 2022
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm Agent Chris Boyle are teaming up with the Bridgeport Fire Department to support fire prevention and safety education for young children.
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State Farm agents are delivering Sparky Educator kits to hundreds of fire departments and school across the country, including Bridgeport Fire Department. Each kit includes a Sparky stuffed animal, a large educator book, lesson plan and books to be distributed to children. The kit is designed to educate preschool through second grade students. Topics include the importance of smoke alarms, creating a home fire escape plan and more.
“These materials capture the attention of young audiences in a fun, but educational way,” said Boyle. “Many fires are preventable and we want to ensure our local kids know how to not only avoid starting fires, but what to do in case one does happen.”
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Parents and educators looking for resources online can visit the NFPA Sparky site. This site offers educational videos, activities, games and more.
“At State Farm, our mission is to help build safer, stronger, better educated communities,” said Boyle. “By partnering with the fire department, we are doing just that in Bridgeport.”
This press release was produced by Chris Boyle CPCU®. The views expressed here are the author's own.
