Youth Fire Prevention T shirts

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Whether you are a child, adult or youth, fire prevention T shirts are a great way to show your support for fire safety and the firefighters who dedicate their lives to everyone’s protection.

Fire Prevention Day: The Beginning of Fire Safety Month

The first National Fire Prevention Day was officially declared in 1920 by President Woodrow Wilson as a way of remembering the death and devastation caused of the Great Chicago Fire and the Great Peshitgo Fire of 1871. Both of these disastrous fires, along with several other major fires, began on the evening of October 8th that year. Although most people are familiar with the Great Chicago Fire, it was the fire of Peshito, Wisconsin, that claimed more lives than any fire in the country’s history. The Wisconsin fire burned more than 1.2 million acres, destroyed 16 towns and took between 1,200 to 2,400 lives.

In 1922, the first Fire Prevention Week was held throughout the country. Each year, Fire Safety week begins on the Sunday of the week containing October 9th and concludes on the Saturday of that week. The week is dedicated to teaching the public about fire safety and prevention, just as the Fire Marshals Association of North America decided in 1911. At that time the fire marshals had stated that the horrific events of 1871 should be remembered, but not with festivities. Instead it should be a time of educating people to the dangers of fires and how to prevent them.

Seventy-eight years later, the National Fire Protection Association, known as NFPA, named the entire month of October as Fire Prevention Month. During this time fire and police departments, utility companies, schools and libraries join together to educate people on fire safety, as well as, other personal safety issues.

Fire Safety Week T Shirts

During Fire Safety Week, fire departments throughout the United States hold community and school events with many focused on elementary and preschool children. Some fire departments hold coloring, poster making and other types of safety contests and give Fire Safety Week t shirts to the winners. Others give the special t shirts to all children that take part in a specific safety workshop or event. Some fire departments or organizations may choose to include a fire safety t shirt in a gift bag given to young attendees or to those that win games and contests. Other items that may be included in a fire safety gift bag:

Many fire departments host an open house during Fire Safety Week. Depending on the department, each child may be given a fire safety shirt when they attend. In other cases, the safety-themed t shirts are sold at the open house as a way of raising money for the fire department.

Fire Safety T Shirt Designs

Each year the design of the T shirt changes to reflect the theme of Fire Safety Week. For example, the theme for 2009 focuses on the awareness and prevention of burns. The year’s slogan, which is included on the fire safety T shirt, is Stay fire smart! Don’t get burned.

The colorful illustration on the blue 100% heavyweight cotton T shirt shows Sparky the Fire Dog dressed in his red cape over his bright yellow and red turnout gear. Sparky proudly reminds everyone to Stay fire smart! Don’t get burned.

Where to Find Youth Fire Prevention T Shirts Online

Many people choose to purchase fire prevention safety week T shirts online to wear throughout the year. The shirts can be ordered directly from the Fire Protection Association separately or in bulk for a discounted price. The T shirt is available in sizes for adults from Small to 2XL and children’s sizes Small, Medium and Large.

Fire Safety Week T shirts are also available from The Annex Book Store in the same sizes.

Ordering the correct size for youth fire safety T shirts is sometimes difficult. According to the size chart on Tee Shirt Rock, a youth Small is size 6-8, Medium is 10-12 and Large is 14-16.

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