Fire Prevention and Safety
Newton Fire/EMS continuously works to maintain positive public relations with the community, including Fire Prevention and Education efforts.
Inflatable Fire Safety Hazard House
The Newton Fire/EMS Department acquired an Inflatable Fire Safety House in 2026 thanks to generous support from community donors. This hands-on educational tool provides an engaging way for children and community members to learn what to do in the event of a fire. The safety house can be filled with theatrical smoke, allowing participants to practice important fire escape skills, including staying low and crawling below smoke as they make their way to safety.
Other features of the fire safety house include:
- 30 feet long, 15 feet deep, and 17 feet tall
- Kitchen and living room areas featuring fire and life-safety information
- Portable design for indoor or outdoor use
- Escape window with landing pad for hands-on escape practice
- Designed to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for public use
The Inflatable Fire Safety House will be used at community events, school programs and other educational opportunities throughout the area, helping Newton Fire/EMS provide practical, hands-on fire safety education to residents of all ages.
Sparky's Hazard House
In 2004 Newton Fire/EMS received Fire Prevention and Safety Grant funding to purchase Sparky's Hazard House. It is used to educate children and adults about fire risks and hazards inside and outside the home.
The Hazard House allows the audience to participate in transforming the house from hazardous to safe by using 3D parts, flips, tokens and stick-on illustrations. The house also features animated effects such as realistic smoke in action, electrical sparking and arcing, and other sound and lighting effects.
Sparky's Hazard House is an innovative and captivating teaching aid for the safety-conscious department to create a safety-conscious community.