The Safety House supports fire, police, Office of Emergency Management, and the 911 Communications Center. Our safety messages support all divisions of the Longmont Department of Public Safety.

When a house fire starts, children can become very afraid and confused. They may not understand what is happening or how they should react. With as little as two minutes to escape unharmed, there is not enough time to plan a safe escape route when the alarm sounds. Therefore, it is important for parents to maintain working smoke alarms in the home, teach children what to do in case of a fire, and regularly practice a home fire escape plan. The Safety House supports this with "meet your first responders" and safety planning experiences. The Safety House contain many hands-on materials for kids.

The Safety House will be at the following locations in 2024:

Children and Fire Facts

• Children are at great risk for injury in a home fire and are one of the groups with the highest number of fire-related deaths.
• More than 400 children younger than 10 years die in home fires every year.
• Young children, especially those younger than 5 years, cannot be relied on to escape from a fire on their own.
• Many children have a hard time waking up to the sound of a tonal smoke alarm.  At night, they may sleep right through the alarm. More than half of children younger than 5 years who die in house fires are asleep at the time.
• When a fire starts, children often become scared and confused. They tend to hide somewhere they feel safe, such as in a closet or under the bed.
• Even older children do not always make smart choices during a fire emergency. They can panic or become afraid. They may try to return to the burning house after they have escaped for something they left behind.

Prevention Tips

• Smoke alarms
• Develop and practice a fire escape plan and practice at least two times a year (during the day and at night). NFPA
• Teach children never to hide from firefighters.
• Teach children to NEVER return to a burning building.
• Children’s sleepwear is required to be flame-resistant or snug fitting. Only allow your children to sleep in pajamas, not “day wear,” such as T-shirts or sweatpants.

For additional information please email or call (303)651-8424.