NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
Established in 1896, NFPA serves as the world's leading advocate of fire prevention and is an authoritative source on public safety. The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life. NFPA membership totals more than 81,000 individuals from around the world and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations.
The Uh-Ohs first appeared in NFPA's Sparky's Coloring Book in 2007. The Uh-Ohs website, animations and figurines premiere in 2008. Here's a summary of what NFPA provides to kids in any given year:
NFPA Fire Prevention Week (Campaign Products Only):
Banners (displayed outside fire stations) - 7,500
Campaign brochures - 2.7 Million
Stickers - 1.4 Million
Posters (usually in schools) - 177,00
Fire Facts newsletter - 1.2 Million
Websites - Sparky.org, Firepreventionweek.org
Current Uh-Ohs Campaign:
Coloring books featuring the Uh-Ohs - Over 400,00
Figurine keychains to go to children - 60,000
Website in place January 2008
Animated DVD in works
For more info please visit www.nfpa.org