Public Education

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is keenly aware that fire safety education begins at a young age, and being prepared is your best defense against a fire in your home. The SPSA offers many public education opportunities that we can bring to your community. We know that the youth in our communities have a big influence on adults in their lives. For that reason, our teams hit the road each year to share the fire safety word. Check out the activities and resources available.

Smokey the Bear

The Smokey Bear program began in the 1940’s to promote forest fire safety. It grew through the years with many promotional items including posters, bookmarks, songs and stamps. Eventually radio, TV and signs all raise the awareness of forest or wildfire safety.

Sparky the Fire Dog

Sparky the Fire Dog was a program created back in the 1950’s for kids who wanted to join Sparky’s Fire Department and learn all about fire safety. Sparky has grown through the years, adding magazines, a website and even a song to his resume. He teaches fire safety at home and sometimes teams up with Smokey Bear to teach kids outdoor fire safety and prevention.

The Summer Program

The public education summer program aims to strengthen public safety in the province by delivering emergency preparedness and fire safety education to students across Saskatchewan. The SPSA summer students (Public Education Program Coordinators) travel the province providing programing to schools, libraries, and daycares to provide this messaging to school-aged children through presentations, activities, and visits from Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog. Contact us for more information on how to have Sparky and Smokey visit your community by emailing us at publiceducationspsa@gov.sk.ca.