Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), celebrated his 70th birthday back in March of 2021, reflecting on a legacy and impact that spans the generations. As the iconic mascot, Sparky has worked hard for seven decades to make communities safe from fire.

“Since 1951, he has partnered with fire professionals, teachers, civic organizations, corporations, and the media to deliver invaluable fire and life safety educational messages to children and adults alike,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA.

Over the years, Sparky has used a multitude of educational techniques, including books, tip sheets, online resources, videos, apps, and NFPA’s national public safety campaign, Fire Prevention Week, to share important safety messages like “Stop, drop, and roll ”, “Get out, stay out ”, “Dial 9-1-1 ”, and “Know two ways out.” His dogged determination has ultimately helped reduce fire loss and injuries in North America.

Visit these links to find out more about Sparky and what he has meant to the NFPA, Sparky’s home page with all kinds of games, videos, and other fun things for kids and adults alike, and the Sparky School House with more fun things to learn about Sparky and what he teaches about fire safety and prevention.