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Dave Fanning has visited schools with Phil and his stories to help deliver the fire safety message. The children have always enjoyed listening to the stories and hearing about Phil’s exploits. Reading the stories to the children gives teachers the perfect  vehicle to deliver that all important Fire Safety Message.

Teaching Resources

We know how widely used Interactive Whiteboards are now in classrooms and what a great teaching resource they can be. That’s why we have made Phil the Fire Engine available in PowerPoint so it can be presented on your Interactive Whiteboard for the whole class to see.

Pupils at St.Silas Primary School in Toxteth, Merseyside enjoying reading one of Phil’s adventures.

Safety Message

Being married to a Primary School teacher, Dave Fanning is only to aware about how hectic teaching can be. Therefore, FREE suggested lesson activities have been produced to go along with the stories to help you use Phil in the classroom with your children. Just mention in your order that you would like the lesson ideas and we’ll gladly include them free of charge.


Phil the Fire Engine says:-
“Don’t play with lighters and matches”


Phil the Fire Engine says:-
“Fit a smoke detector and don’t forget to test the battery every week.”



Phil the Fire Engine says:-
“Only dial 999 if it is an emergency, HOAX calls cost lives.”


Phil the Fire Engine says:-
When out at night, wear something bright. Remember my motto ‘Phil likes to be clean so he can be seen.’”