The "Sing Out Fire Safety" Show
Juno Award Nominee and children's recording artist, Mary Lambert, tours throughout Canada with her live performance "Sing Out Fire Safety". This program is designed to captivate and teach children the very important messages of fire prevention and safety through interactive music, dance, drama, colourful costumes, humour and fun! Through this program, children are encouraged to teach their parents the things they have learned. Fire prevention saves lives!!!

(See a video clip of Mary's "Sing Out Fire Safety" concert)

An award winning live concert music DVD of "Sing Out Fire Safety", and CDs in both French and English have also been produced to assist learning in the home or in the classroom. These are geared for families with young children, day-care workers, elementary schools and fire departments.

Fire Departments and families interested in ordering SING OUT FIRE SAFETY product may click here! If you are interested in obtaining more information on bringing a performance to your community, please contact Mary Lambert Productions toll free 1-866-783-7475 or email Mary at mary@marylambertmusic.com

NEW! An 8 page activity booklet for K-3. This booklet goes hand in hand with the SING OUT FIRE SAFETY recordings by Canadian children's musical entertainer, Mary Lambert, but can also be purchased separately for classroom, safety events or home use.

Kids will have fun colouring, drawing and answering true or false questions, as they learn more about THE GREAT ESCAPE, how to STOP, DROP & ROLL, what to do if THE SMOKE ALARM GOES OFF, and much more.

To place your order, click on the following link www.preventionconnection.com/marylambert

The Story of "Fire Safety"
Township of Beckwith Fire Chief, Dale Currie, took his family to Kingston, Ontario to see a performance by family entertainer, Mary Lambert, in March of 1999. After taking part in one of Mary's interactive shows, he struck up a conversation with her. On the way home he had a wonderful idea to create songs about fire safety so that kids could learn through interactive music.

After some further consideration, Fire Chief Currie contacted Mary to see if she would like to write some songs and produce an entire fire safety performance for schools. Mary was very excited to do this, and after researching all of the information, things fell into place very quickly.

With the support of The Lanark County Fire Departments, during National Fire Prevention week of 1999, Lambert and the fire chiefs were able to provide over 20 schools with a wonderful, colourful musical performance. The show was very well received by all of the children and teachers alike.

After receiving rave reviews from the shows, Currie approached Lambert about recording a CD & cassette to be ready for National Fire Prevention Week, 2000. Three new songs were written containing other important fire prevention messages, and then Lambert went to the studio to begin recording. After many hours or hard work & creativity, we are pleased to present "Sing Out Fire Safety" with 11 new songs, including one co-written by Currie. Mary has also had this project translated, adapted and recorded into French - "Chantons La Prevention". The CD carries with it the support of the Ontario Fire Marshal and Fire Prevention Canada.

Mary has now formed a partnership with Fire Prevention Canada to produce a live concert music video of "Sing Out Fire Safety" which will be available to families and also used as an educational tool for elementary schools and libraries across Canada.

It is hoped that these recordings will be used as educational tools for fire departments and other agencies, not to mention in the home. It can be purchased at a minimal cost by fire departments who can then promote their own Fire Prevention programs while raising funds from the sale of the recording.

It is well documented that children learn well through the repetition of music, and these recordings will create long and lasting memories of these very important fire safety messages. It is our wish that children and families everywhere will learn through "Sing Out Fire Safety". So, sing, laugh and learn today, and help save a life tomorrow!

The Performance
This performance can be adapted for school groups, concert halls or community events. For rates and booking information, please contact Mary Lambert Productions - email mary@marylambertmusic.com

Mary takes her audience through many aspects of fire prevention and fire safety during this interactive musical performance. Children will learn more about what firefighters do, and many important fire safety tips, including the importance of smoke detectors and what to do when they go off. "Sparky's Funky Dance" will get the kids moving and responding to important questions, and "The Great Escape" will show the kids how they can plan fire drills in their homes with their families. Kitchen, home and campfire safety are explored through colourful props, loads of audience participation and upbeat tunes. "Children, Teach Your Parents" is the wonderful finale which teaches kids sign language and encourages them to share what they have learned with their parents and families.

This show has been a hit with teachers, educators and fire prevention officers. For references and quotes, see below.

Testimonials

"Thank you so much for being the highlight of our Family Safety Day even on June 1, 2002. I have received many excellent comments with regards to your performances. Starting with the parade, I saw the children mesmerized by the songs and your actions. There is definitely a magical feeling in the air when you perform. We all loved every minute of it."
- Paul Little, Chief Fire Marshal - Lethbridge, Alberta
- Jack Chapman & Fraser Stewart - Fire Prevention Officers - Lethbridge, Alberta
"I would like to thank you on behalf of all the schools and the Canadian Burn Foundation. Your presentations were great. I have received so many good remarks from your shows at the schools. They would all like to have you back and so would we. You have made fire safety very enjoyable for the kids to learn."
- Nadine Spindler, Canadian Burn Foundation - Edmonton, Alberta
"The songs are a delight to listen to and certainly reinforce the safety messages our fire departments impart to children throughout the year. Your music presents a unique and fun approach to this learning experience that will serve them well in the years to come."
- Bernard A. Moyle - FIRE MARSHAL OF ONTARIO
"On behalf of the Risk Watch Coalition and of course the Kingston Fire Department we wish to extend our appreciation for your OUTSTANDING performance at the Risk Watch Family Safety Day. It was by far the most educational and entertaining performance I have ever experienced!
- Wendy Hartwick - Fire Inspector, Kingston Fire Department
"I believe, and I think all Fire Chiefs in Lanark County would probably agree, your show delivered critical 'Fire Safety' messages more effictively in fifty minutes, than we could hope to achieve with classroom lectures, over a two or three day period. The show was absolutely AWESOME!
- David M. Bell S.C - Perth Fire Chief
"Fire safety will be remembered by a lot of impressionable young minds this year thanks to the excellent performances you put on at four Carleton Place Schools during Fire Safety Week. You got an important message across in a way that was both fun and informative. Response to your shows has been excellent. Keep up the good work!"
- Moreley Black, Carleton Place Fire Chief
"The show was terrific! I was expecially encouraged to note that the content was completely accurate for technical content and that it supported the fire safety principles which we are promoting through other programs. Perhaps most importantly, the teachers and families of these children now have the opportunity to build upon an enthusiastic base of solid fire safety knowledge instilled through these great songs."
- Robert N. Kidd, Fire Prevention Officer-Kingston
"The pleasure of meeting you was mine and your performance with our children was a joy to observe. Your personal knowledge of fire safety is well researched and very well presented to your audiences. Your interaction with the children demonstrates a sincere concern in educating them about fire safety and how to help themselves in preventing fires (most important) and what to do if they encounter a fire. Thank you for taking the time to come to Belleville and we want you to come back!"
- Dave MacMullen - Senior Fire Prevention Officer, Belleville Fire Department

Safety and Prevention Messages
Prevention and fire safety topics that are covered in Lambert's 11 original songs include:

  • TOOLS NOT TOYS - Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children. They are tools for parents to use correctly and not toys for children to play with.

  • BIG RED RIDE - This song helps children become familiar with what they will find at their local fire station and also to become familiar with terms used in the fire service industry. This song also helps review when emergency vehicles have sirens sounding and/or lights flashing that people are required to pull over on the road and let them pass.

  • OUR FIRE FIGHTERS- This song is designed to help children recognize the role of fire fighters and fire prevention officers in our communities.

  • THE FIREBUG- Never leave food cooking unattended on the stove; Keep stove and oven clean because built-up grease and food particles are easily ignited; Careless smoking and playing with matches and lighters can cause fires; Ensure that smoke alarms are in working order.

  • SPARKY'S FUNKY DANCE - Have smoke alarms installed in the proper locations and in working order in your home or apartment; Children should never touch irons, kettles, bubbling coffee pots, matches, lighters, heaters; If contact is made with a flame or hot surface, immediately cool a burn with cool running water, and tell parents so that medical attention can be sought.

  • STOP, DROP & ROLL - Avoid loose clothing while cooking; Never play wit matches and lighters; Never get too close or play around campfires; If clothing, hair or skin catches on fire - Stop panicking and running, drop to the ground, and roll over and over.

  • THE GREAT ESCAPE - This song outlines the five steps in involving families in preparing escape plans and practicing them.

  • REMEMBER THE PASSWORD - Children should never try to use a fire extinguisher to put a fire out, but should leave the home immediately and go to their meeting place and have someone call for help. This song was written for parents as a reminder to be trained in the proper use of fire extinguishers, and also to have them in their homes in the appropriate locations.

  • PUT OUT THE CAMPFIRE - Always ensure that your campfire is completely doused with water and out. Ensure that a campfire is never left unattended.

  • CHILDREN, TEACH YOUR PARENTS - This song encourages children to talk to their parents about the things they have learned. Children can be an instrument in teaching their parents how to have a safe home. Safe homes mean safe families.