Active Fire Talks

Do you have an active fire emergency in your area?

Use this resource to effectively communicate with your 5 to 12+ year old children about what is happening. When your children have the opportunity to share their thoughts, feelings and concerns they have the capability to metabolize these events rather than be traumatized by them.

Follow the instructions below to provide your children the sense of security, peace and understanding they need at this time.
Meaningful Talk will not display if you are on a cell phone as it requires ​a laptop or desktop computer with an updated Chrome browser.

Scroll down for INSTRUCTIONS and your ACTIVE FIRE TALK.
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TALK 1: Thankful For Our Great City

As you and your child watch what is happening in your area you no doubt are thankful for the heroes helping and fighting the fires! Thankfulness is a strong emotion that will help each of us process the fear and sadness of what is happening. In this 1st TALK you will hear why your child is thankful for where they live. From there, you can begin processing some of the tragedy that is occurring.

TALK 2: Staying Strong and Calm

When you take the time to talk with your child about this crisis they are able to 'make sense' of it and not become overwhelmed. In this 2nd TALK you will have the opportunity to listen to your child's thoughts, feelings and understandings about what is happening and what they are experiencing. Well done parents for addressing this with your child!

TALK 3: We Will Overcome

​This 3rd TALK with your child will inject hope into your situation. You will talk about your First Responders who are some of the best in the country and the many others who are helping in any way they can. You and your child will be challenged to do what you can to help all of us overcome!
How do I use this?
  1. Sit close together, able to face each other while conversing.
  2. Begin the TALK. The person responding should do so out loud.
  3. Advance through talk at your own pace.
  4. Take as much time as you need for honest open communication.
What should I see and hear?
For the best experience, use the latest version of Chrome as your browser.
Desktop or laptop computer:
You will see the TALK player and hear both audio and music. The questions will be read aloud by the TALK player as it advances to the next question.  If you are not hearing audio, check to make sure the TALK player is not on ‘mute’ (the speaker icon).  Additionally, ensure your computer and speaker volume controls are turned up and not muted.  The TALK player can be viewed in full screen mode by clicking the full screen icon.
Mobile device:
Currently not available.
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