National Preparedness Month: Why You Need an Inflatable Fire House
September marks National Preparedness Month, a FEMA-sponsored initiative urging communities nationwide to take real steps toward safety in case a disaster strikes. This isn’t just about having a go bag or buying extra batteries for your flashlight. This nationwide campaign is about teaching families, especially children, how to act when it matters most, and what better way to teach than with a hands-on inflatable fire education house?
National Preparedness Month: Quick History & Why it Matters
Established in 2004 by FEMA’s Ready Campaign, National Preparedness Month grew out of the post-9/11 push to strengthen emergency readiness across homes, schools, and businesses.
Emergencies don’t announce themselves and can happen at any time. Whether it is a fire, extreme weather, or power outage, the first responders might not arrive right away. The idea of the program is to teach people how to be ready if and when disaster strikes.
Why the Inflatable Fire House is More Memorable Than a Lecture
Learn by Doing
If you want something to stick in somebody’s mind, it is best for them to ‘learn by doing’. Participants will remember when they crawled through smoke, practiced “stop, drop, and roll” drills, or navigated a simulated escape route in their school gym over a long lecture.
Our inflatable fire education house delivers immersive, interactive learning that sticks. You aren’t just teaching fire safety, you are showing it!
Portable, Durable, and Custom
Our inflatable is built for outreach and is fully operational in less than 20 minutes, works indoors or outdoors, and made to withstand repeated use. It is also customizable with ADA-compliant features, sponsor-friendly banner spaces, and branding.
This makes it perfect for community fairs, school drills, or fire department outreach events.
Portable, Durable, and Custom
Our inflatable is built for outreach and is fully operational in less than 20 minutes, works indoors or outdoors, and made to withstand repeated use. It is also customizable with ADA-compliant features, sponsor-friendly banner spaces, and branding.
This makes it perfect for community fairs, school drills, or fire department outreach events.
Up-to-Date, Low-Maintenance, and FEMA Approved
Our inflatable fire houses are current with the latest safety protocols and materials and require minimal upkeep. They also come backed up by FEMA-approved designs.
This means you can trust your inflatable to deliver accurate training and long term value.
Order Today to Keep Your Community Prepared and Safe
National Preparedness Month in September is a great time to plan how you will engage your community but with Fire Safety Month coming up in October, you need to act fast and order your inflatable fire house soon! Shipping, customization, and scheduling adds up so pre-ordering your inflatable fire house now ensures it will be set up, tested, and ready to educate when the opportunity arrives!
Education saves lives and the inflatable fire house makes it memorable. Take the first step in providing your community with the necessary skills and resources to keep your community safe. Email Boulder Blimp Co today at fireeducation@boulderblimp.com or give us a call to get started!
