Orange County Fire Rescue works with Children’s Safety Village, a nonprofit organization, to teach children how to prevent injuries and respond safely in emergencies. The program serves children ages 4 to 14 and uses hands-on learning to cover fire safety, water safety, bicycle safety, pedestrian safety and other life skills.
A popular learning environment at the Village is the Fire Safety House, where the Fire Rescue Community Risk Reduction Services team helps children practice escaping a simulated house fire. The setting includes working smoke alarms, heated doors and artificial smoke, which the county says reinforces lessons that are difficult to teach in a classroom. The program also stresses preventing emergencies, teaching students to recognize hazards, avoid dangerous situations and share what they learn with their families, including testing smoke alarms, discussing escape routes and practicing home fire drills.
The partnership extends beyond the Fire Safety House. Orange County Fire Rescue takes part in Children’s Safety Village events throughout the year, while the Village supports fire station open houses and leads the Safe Kids Orange County coalition, which brings together public safety, healthcare and community partners to help prevent childhood injuries.
Press release issued by Orange County Government Newsroom:
https://newsroom.ocfl.net/2026/08/teaching-fire-safety-before-the-alarm-sounds/
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