Supporting Our First Responders
Convoy of Hope
Georgia-Pacific products such as toilet paper and paper towels are an essential need for people recovering from natural disasters. Convoy of Hope is a nonprofit humanitarian and disaster relief organization that provides food, supplies and services to impoverished regions and other populations in need throughout the world. Our partnership with Convoy of Hope is assisting the group to quickly offer support.
Bucket Brigade
We are doing our part to help local fire departments protect our communities.
Once every 24 seconds, a fire department responds to an alarm somewhere in the United States. You might think those departments are paid for by the government, but in fact, about two-thirds of them are all volunteers.
Most are also underfunded. That means many of the firefighters who risk their lives every day to protect people, property and pets are doing their jobs with outdated or otherwise inadequate equipment.
Georgia-Pacific launched its Bucket Brigade program to help support local fire departments and the brave men and women who strive to keep our communities safe.
Educational Materials
As part of the Bucket Brigade program, Georgia-Pacific partnered with the Fire & Emergency Services’ Fire Safety Division of Cobb County, Georgia, to develop engaging educational materials for kids, teachers and parents. The fact is that many fires are started accidentally by children. What’s more, 23 of every 100 people who die in fires are kids. So teaching students of all ages about fire prevention and what to do in case of fire is paramount.
Anyone can download these materials, and any school or fire department in the country can request printed versions of the coloring book, workbook or bookmark by submitting a request to [email protected] .
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Coloring Book
A fun way to teach children all aspects of fire safety, from household hazards, such as hot stoves, to putting out clothing that catches fire. Written in simple English and Spanish, it also contains safety checklists and quizzes to reinforce important points.
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Workbook
Using a combination of theory, practical examples, quizzes, games and illustrations, the workbook makes an excellent reference and teaching tool. Students start by learning the “anatomy of a fire,” delve into fire safety prevention planning, receive lessons on health issues – including the different types of burns and their treatment – and wind up with important lessons on general safety.
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Bookmark
Fire truck bookmark featuring fire prevention tips and what to do in case of a home fire.
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Teacher Guide
A comprehensive planning tool for making the best use of the materials, tips for communicating key lessons and ideas for incorporating lessons into the overall school curriculum.
In the Home
Parents play a vital role in the safety education process. While children learn the basic lessons at school, it’s up to parents to turn ideas into reality through action in the home. There are also secondary benefits to safety education: As the kids learn, so do their parents, thereby improving the family’s overall safety.
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Fire Safety Checklist
A combination of practical ideas and simple quiz questions create an easy-to-use tool for making the home safer.
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Home Escape Plan
Discussion guide and plan for escaping the home during a fire.