Child and youth fire safety social media toolkit

Last updated on April 30, 2024

The following information was created specifically for children and youth, including post-secondary students who may be away from home for the first time.

Messaging for school-aged children

Social Media

Share this content on social media channels to help the children and youth in your community stay safe from fire and other hazards.

 

Fire prevention and safety messaging

The information below is designed to teach young and school-aged children about the importance of being safe around matches, lighters, smoking materials, fire and hot objects.

 

Messaging for high school-aged children

Social Media

Share this content on social media channels to increase awareness about on- and off-campus fire safety for students in your community. 

 

Fire prevention and safety messaging

Every year, too many young people experience fire emergencies in college and university residences and off-campus housing. Cooking, smoking material, social gatherings, candles and electrical short circuits are common causes of these fires.

 

Contact Us

If you have questions about the resources or curriculum on these pages, please contact OFC@gov.bc.ca.

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