The Prevention1st Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, charitable organization with a mission to prevent accidental injury for populations at particularly high risk: children, older adults, and people with disabilities. Our Current Projects include: After the Fire: The Teachable Moment Safe at Home: Home Safety Workshops Home Fire Drill 'Plan and Practice a Home Fire Drill' and 'Have Smoke Alarms That Work' Click here to download this 2-page, 4-color flyer for free   EVENTS November 14 , 2009 Fire Prevention and Safety Fair Rochester Museum and Science Ctr Sponsored by Monroe County Fire Bureau and City of Rochester Fire Department Juvenile Programs. December 12 Home Safety Training Workshop Rochester ChildFirst Network, in partnership with the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning and through a grant from the Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust in memory of Henry Ames, Semon Amzalak and Dan Amzalak. Sign Up for Our Newsletter Today! * required Email Address: * First Name: Last Name: Email Marketing by VerticalResponse Recent Articles: Having a Smoke Alarm Isn't Enough full story... Should a Lighter Look Like a Toy? full story... Learn How You Can Prevent Home Fire Deaths full story...

You Can Help Your donation can bring life-saving injury prevention education to an entire classroom of kids. A great way to show your appreciation for your child's caregiver or teacher! Find out more. Latest News Nothnagle Realtors, which sells homes throughout western New York, will be distributing home safety materials provided by Prevention 1st Foundation to new homeowners. Our thanks to Nothnagle for its commitment to community safety.   It's home heating season. Learn how to protect your family from the leading cause of home heating fire deaths here. Prevention 1st Foundation has been named a Grand Winner in the APEX 2009 Annual Awards for Publication Excellence for our interactive fire safety game Help Mikey Make It Out, one of the resources of our Home Fire Drill website. Call for Posters! The 3rd Annual Home Fire Drill Poster Exhibition is now open. Find out more. Most Popular Links and Articles Why Are Children Fascinated With Fire? Help Mikey Make It Out, an interactive fire safety game 7 Simple Steps to Fire Safety 10 Simple Ways to Protect Your Family From Falls Home Fire Drill: Does Your Family Know What to Do?, a 15-minute video. Prevent Scalds at Home Be Safer With Your Pet Protect the Ones You Love: Child Injuries Are Preventable," a CDC initiative. Grants Fund Home Safety Training Find more news and articles in our Newsroom   If you'd like to receive a classroom kit, please learn more about it here, then contact us and tell us why your school needs these resources and how you plan to use them.   IIf you need help and don't know where to turn visit the Finger Lakes Region 2-1-1 Website

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