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FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!

FDNY Smart

FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!

From the FDNY Fire Zone in New York City, the FDNY, FDNY Foundation and its Partners, introduce the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! The show brings together FDNY members, fire and life safety educators, New York City students, and more to empower all who listen with lifesaving information on a wide array of topics.

Parent info: FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! is recommended for ages 6-10 and 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the USA, it's about Education and Talk for kids. Launched in 2018, it has 5 seasons.

There are 37 episodes

Episodes
The most recent appears first.

  • Be #FDNYSmart This Season!

    11 min Season 5 Episode 37 12 December 2024

    Happy holidays listeners! The holiday season can be packed with fun celebrations. To help make sure your festivities stay cheery and safe, we’re sharing our favorite FDNYSmart tips for the holidays!

  • Be #FDNYSmart by Having Working Smoke and CO Alarms!

    12 min Season 5 Episode 36 11 October 2024

    Fall is officially here, and you know what that means! In this episode, we are celebrating Fire Prevention Week by reminding everyone about how important it is to have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes. When an alarm sounds it gives you a…

  • Be #FDNYSmart – Call 9-1-1 in an Emergency!

    12 min Season 5 Episode 35 13 March 2024

    We’re coming to you from Ghostbusters’ headquarters, Hook and Ladder Company 8 in Manhattan. Built in 1903, the firehouse was made famous by the beloved films. Though, here at FDNY, when someone asks, ‘Who you gonna call?’ Our answer is always, ‘9-1-1 in a rea…

  • Be #FDNYSmart and celebrate the holidays safely!

    12 min Season 5 Episode 34 13 December 2023

    Season’s Greetings listeners! The holiday season can be fun and exciting. To help make sure your holidays don’t go from merry to scary, we’re bringing you some #FDNYSmart tips to keep you safe while you celebrate. Happy Holidays!

  • Be #FDNYSmart and know how to safely get out!

    12 min Season 5 Episode 33 30 November 2023

    Do you know what to do if there’s a fire or emergency in your home? In this episode, we are giving you important FDNY Smart tips on escape planning.  That’s a plan that could save your life in an emergency. In a smoky or chaotic atmosphere, it’s easy to become…

  • Be #FDNYSmart and safe in the kitchen!

    10 min Season 5 Episode 32 10 October 2023

    Kids are back to school and the “FDNYSmart Podcast for Kids!” is back for a new season, just in time for Fire Prevention Week. Do you like helping out in the kitchen? Do you know what’s hot and what’s not and how to stay safe? In this episode, we’re talking ki…

  • Be #FDNYSmart and remember to close the door!

    8 min Season 5 Episode 31 29 September 2023

    We’re coming to you from the FDNY Smokehouse! Also known as the Mobile Fire Safety Experience truck. It’s a roving teaching tool equipped with fake smoke and a darkened hallway simulator, that helps us drive home our fire safety lessons. One lesson that is so …

  • Be #FDNYSmart when calling 9-1-1

    9 min Season 5 Episode 30 30 August 2023

    We’re coming to you from an FDNY Summer Block Party! In this special summer episode, we are re-visiting a past conversation we had about three simple numbers that can possibly save a life: 9-1-1! Our guest is Ann O’Brien, Deputy Director of Fire Dispatch Opera…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about battery safety!

    9 min Season 5 Episode 29 28 July 2023

    All summer long the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! is coming to you from an FDNY Summer Block Party! This month, Chloe reminds everyone about the importance of safely using lithium-ion batteries and revisits her conversation with Lieutenant John Cassidy from Haz…

  • Be #FDNYSmart and safe this summer!

    9 min Season 5 Episode 28 30 June 2023

    The summer is a fun time of year! But, there are a few safety tips that we should all review to make sure the season stays fun and injury-free. In this episode, we discuss how to be #FDNYSmart during the summer by talking to our fire safety expert, Captain Mic…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about CPR-AED awareness!

    10 min Season 5 Episode 27 31 May 2023

    Did you know that the first few minutes after a person goes into cardiac arrest are the most critical? That’s why it’s so important to learn the skill of hands-only CPR and feel confident using an automated external defibrillator (or AED). You can help save a …

  • Be #FDNYSmart about joining the FDNY!

    10 min Season 5 Episode 26 27 April 2023

    Did you know you the FDNY offers Youth Programs for those interested in learning more about a career with the FDNY? In this episode we talk to EMT Ramla Evans, program manager for the FDNY Exploring Program. The program allows youths in New York City to learn …

  • Be #FDNYSmart about calling 9-1-1!

    8 min Season 5 Episode 25 29 March 2023

    It’s so important to call 9-1-1 as soon as there’s an emergency because the situation can get worse—quickly! Calling 9-1-1 is easy, but do you know what to say once you call for help? Or how dispatchers handle emergency calls? In this episode, we’ll teach you …

  • Be #FDNYSmart and protect yourself from burns!

    16 min Season 5 Episode 24 8 February 2023

    In this episode we talk about some burning issues… and by that we mean Burn Awareness and Safety tips! We discuss how to be #FDNYSmart about avoiding all types of burns and what to do if you do get burned.

  • Be #FDNYSmart and close those doors!

    12 min Season 5 Episode 23 27 January 2023

    Happy New Year! Did you know that if there’s a fire in your home. Closing the Door helps keep smoke and fire from spreading? That’s right, closing doors can keep hallways, stairwells and exits clear so everyone remains safe. In this episode, we talk “doors,” c…

  • Be #FDNYSmart this holiday season!

    17 min Season 5 Episode 22 14 December 2022

    Season’s Greetings! The holidays are a wonderful—and busy—time of year. We’re sharing tips on how to have a #FDNYSmart holiday season with your family and friends, so you can enjoy all the festivities safely. In this episode, our hosts, Chloe and Danny, go hea…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about using, storing and charging lithium-ion batteries!

    16 min Season 5 Episode 21 30 November 2022

    You may be hearing more and more about “lithium-ion batteries” these days. They’re rechargeable batteries that can be found in electronic devices in every home - like your phone, tablet, electric scooters and bikes. If these batteries aren’t handled properly, …

  • Be #FDNYSmart about planning your route out!

    16 min Season 5 Episode 20 11 October 2022

    School is in session and we’re back too, kicking-off a brand-new season of the “FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!” just in time for Fire Prevention Week. While not every emergency or fire is preventable, there are steps we can take to help us stay safe if and when …

  • Be #FDNYSmart and support CPR-AED awareness!

    14 min Season 4 Episode 19 10 June 2022

    In this episode of theFDNYSmartPodcastfor Kids!we’re taking part in the annualCPR-AEDAwarenesscampaign!Thisinitiativespotlights how lives can be saved if more people know hands-onlyCPRand how to use an Automated External Defibrillator.Listen in to learnhow YOU…

  • Be #FDNYSmart during the summer season!

    14 min Season 4 Episode 18 27 May 2022

    Though any season is a good time to be #FDNYSmart, in this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! we're going to talk about some special safety tips we should all follow during the summer months. Let’s hang ten! It's our summertime safety extravaganza!

  • Be #FDNYSmart and learn about the FDNY!

    19 min Season 4 Episode 17 30 April 2022

    It’s career day at #FDNYSmart! That means in this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! we'll explore the various career paths the FDNY has to offer. While the Department’s main goal is to provide fire protection and other public safety services, we do s…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about your escape plan!

    14 min Season 4 Episode 16 30 March 2022

    Here at the FDNY we like to say, "Practice makes perfect." We practice a lot, so when there's an emergency we are ready to go. In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! we discuss the importance of planning your escape in case of fire. Every home sho…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about avoiding burns!

    12 min Season 4 Episode 15 25 February 2022

    Each February we observe National BurnAwareness Week. In this Episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! We discuss how best to avoid burns and treat minor ones that aren’t serious. EMT Sarah McShane hosts.

  • Be #FDNYSmart during the winter!

    13 min Season 4 Episode 14 25 January 2022

    Did you know Closing the Door when escaping a fire helps keep smoke and fire from spreading? It’s true and is so important. Closing doors can keep hallways and exits clear, so everyone remains safe. These winter months are when accidental fires happen most oft…

  • Be #FDNYSmart for the holidays!

    16 min Season 4 Episode 13 16 December 2021

    In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! the podcast team is having a party. They remind everyone to have a fantastic holiday season with a few important safety reminders - never leave lit flames unattended, be careful in the kitchen and with your d…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about lithium-ion batteries!

    13 min Season 4 Episode 12 22 November 2021

    Did you know that the rechargeable batteries, or Lithium-ion batteries, that power devices, like your phone, tablet, electric scooters or e-bikes can overheat, catch fire or even explode if they’re not handled properly? In this episodeof the FDNY Smart Podcast…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about the sounds of fire safety!

    13 min Season 4 Episode 11 13 October 2021

    In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!, the season premiere for the 2021-2022 school year, we are celebrating the annual Fire Prevention campaign! Every year, firefighters, like our host FDNY Captain Michael Kozo, teach adults and kids alike about…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about fire safety in the kitchen!

    13 min Season 3 Episode 10 5 October 2020

    From the brand new FDNY Fire Zone in Rockefeller Center, host FDNY Captain Michael Kozo and Chloe, our student co-host from Brooklyn, discuss how everyone in your home can practice fire safety in the kitchen and also highlight the new features of New York City…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about lifesaving AEDs!

    11 min Season 2 Episode 9 1 June 2020

    An Automated External Defibrillator, or AED, can be a lifesaving device for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!, Host EMT Sarah McShane and student co-host Chloe, a 4th grader from Brooklyn, talk abou…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about common burn risks!

    15 min Season 2 Episode 8 7 February 2020

    It’s true that the most common way to be burned in the home is through contact with heat or flames. But, in this episode of the FDNY Smart podcast for kids, Host EMT Sarah McShane and student co-host Chloe, a 4th grader from Brooklyn, discuss other common burn…

  • Be #FDNYSmart during the holiday season!

    14 min Season 2 Episode 7 6 December 2019

    We are having a holiday party! In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!, we join all of our hosts while they celebrate the season together. With help from students from Brooklyn, Retired Firefighter Danny Glover, and student co-host Chloe, a 4th gra…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about NOT playing with fire!

    11 min Season 2 Episode 6 15 October 2019

    Fire is not a toy! No one should play with matches, lighters, candles and the gas stove. Children are curious and naturally want to explore, but fire is dangerous. In this episode for the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!, FDNY Captain Michael Kozo and student co-h…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about hands-only CPR!

    15 min Season 1 Episode 5 31 May 2019

    When someone’s heart has stopped, it is critical that bystanders not only call 911… starting CPR will help that person and increase their chance of survival. In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!, FDNY EMT Sarah McShane and her student co-host Ch…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about burns!

    11 min Season 1 Episode 4 8 February 2019

    At home, burns occur most often in the kitchen or bathroom. In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!, FDNY EMT Sarah McShane and her student co-host Chloe, a Third Grader from Brooklyn, discuss precautions your family can take to avoid burns or bein…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about escape planning!

    10 min Season 1 Episode 3 31 October 2018

    It’s so important to close the door as you’re escaping a fire. This will help stop the fire from growing and spreading and can save lives. Retired Firefighter Danny Glover and his student co-host Chloe, a Third Grader from Brooklyn, bring you the FDNY Smart Po…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about CLOSING THE DOOR when escaping from fire!

    10 min Season 1 Episode 2 19 October 2018

    It’s so important to close the door as you’re escaping a fire. This will help stop the fire from growing and spreading and can save lives. Retired Firefighter Danny Glover and his student co-host Chloe, a Third Grader from Brooklyn, bring you the FDNY Smart Po…

  • Be #FDNYSmart about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms!

    10 min Season 1 Episode 1 9 October 2018

    Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are a meaningful safety feature to have in every home. Both alarms protect against dangers that are often times silent and without warning. With support from the FDNY Foundation and its Partners, Retired FDNY Firefighter D…

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