The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) invites Tennesseans to take a seat in the director’s chair and create a short video to draw awareness to the importance of fire safety. Through its inaugural Fire Prevention Video Contest, they hope to reach residents of all ages with life-saving messages using two new jingles that emphasize the necessity of smoke alarms and the major role a closed door can play in reducing fire damage.
“The Tennessee fire service has made extraordinary efforts in lowering our state’s fire mortality rate, but we need to find new, innovative approaches to keep up the momentum and promote fire prevention education,” said State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak. “We are challenging Tennesseans to use their creativity to produce a video that can help convey crucial fire safety messages to their fellow citizens in an exciting and effective way.”
The contest kicked off Friday and features prizes donated by Kidde that include a $500 check, a Kidde RemoteLync Home Monitoring Device, and a Kidde RemoteLync Wi-Fi Camera.
Contest participants are asked to create a one-minute video that illustrates the themes found in one or both of the SFMO’s new fire safety jingles
The contest is open to Tennessee residents of all ages, however participants 18 years and younger must submit written parental approval. Both individuals and groups (including fire departments) are eligible to submit entries. The videos must explore the fire safety topics featured in the jingles, be well researched, not demonstrate risky or unsafe behavior, and be both educational and entertaining.
Entries must be submitted by Sept. 30, 2016 to be considered for prizes. Winners will be announced the week of October 9th in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week.
