New Book Trailer

New coloring page of the Fire Safety Dogs!

Attention kids, parents, teachers and fire departments. Have you checked out Sparkles the Fire Safety Dogs' fun fire safety activity and coloring pages? Check them out! We're adding new ones all of the time! Just click on the picture of Sparkles to see more!

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Join Siren the Fire Safety Dog's Facebook page!

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New Firefighter Dayna and the Fire Safety Dogs Program and Skype Request Form

Click on the button below to submit your request!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Ringtone now Available for iPhone Users

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog ringtone by Michael Post and Roger Haak now available for iPhone users. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation.

Order directly on your iPhone.

Kids love it!

Sparkles Goes to Boston Wins Four Prestigious National Awards

Firehouse Dog Publishing's Sparkles Goes to Boston has won four national awards!

Below is the press release:

For Immediate Release
November 1, 2010

Sparkles Goes to Boston Children’s Book Wins Four Prestigious National Awards

Firehouse Dog Publishing Announces Sparkles Goes to Boston as a multi-award winner in the 7th Annual “Best Books” Awards by USA Book News

CLARKSVILLE, AR — Sparkles Goes to Boston, a children’s fire safety book by Firefighter Dayna Hilton, has won four national awards in the 7th Annual “Best Book Awards presented by USA Book News.

The book has been selected as the Winner in the Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction category and a Finalist in the Children’s Book Series, Children’s Non-Fiction category and Animals/Pets: General categories.

Winners and finalists traversed the publishing landscape: Simon & Schuster, Penguin/Putnam, Rodale, McGraw-Hill, John Wiley & Sons, Moody Publishers, American Cancer Society, Sourcebooks, and hundreds of independent houses contributed to this year’s competition.

Southborough Fire Department (MA) is the location of Author Dayna Hilton’s second in a series of children’s books, Sparkles Goes to Boston. The book, which chronicles Sparkles’ big trip to visit Firefighter Jim at the fire station, includes age appropriate fire safety tips which are based on Oklahoma State University Fire Protection Publication’s comprehensive preschool curriculum project for young children. Firefighter Jim, Sparkles, and her two-legged friend, Firefighter Dayna, are the main characters of the book. Chief Mauro and firefighters from the department are also featured in the fun and educationally sound fire safety book. Colorful pictures complement this story about Sparkles.

Hilton stated, “Children under the age of five are at much greater risk of fire-related deaths than others. The group accounts for 11% of fire-related deaths in the United States ~ the highest population for any age group. I was inspired by my work as a firefighter and by my four-legged friend, Sparkles, to create this fun and educationally sound book. What an honor that the book has been selected from such a broad field of children’s book authors and publishers.”

For almost a decade, Hilton and her fire safety dogs have made it their mission to save lives, reduce injuries and decrease property losses from fire. In recent years, she and her fire safety dogs have concentrated their fire safety efforts on pre-schoolers, kindergartners, first graders and their caregivers.

Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of USABookNews.com, noted that this year’s contest yielded an unprecedented number of entries. Keen says of the awards, now in their eighth year, “The 2010 results represent a phenomenal mix of books from a wide array of publishers throughout the United States.”

This brings the total to six national awards for Hilton’s children’s fire safety books. The books are available at Amazon.com and at book stores.

A complete list of the winners and finalists may be found at www.usabooknews.com.

About the Author

Firefighter and nationally recognized fire safety expert, Dayna Hilton, is known as “Firefighter Dayna” to millions of children and their caregivers. Hilton, a critically acclaimed award-winning children’s fire safety book author and her Dalmatian, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, have been credited with helping save several lives. Hilton is the author of the critically acclaimed, multi-award winning book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog and the Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Coloring book.

To learn more about Firehouse Dog Publishing’s children’s books, visit www.firehousedogpublishing.com.

Media Contact: Dayna Hilton, Dayna@firehousedogpublishing.com, 479.979.7328

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New Skype Visit Testimonial

Firehouse Dog Publishing author Dayna Hilton and her fire safety dogs received a testimonial from Crestview Elementary in Ohio regarding a Skype visit that the fire safety dogs, Firefighter Jim and Firefirefighter Dayna had done in October. Thank you to everyone at Crestview Elementary for the wonderful review!

"The second grade students at Crestview Elementary had the opportunity to do a Skype visit with author Dayna Hilton and Firefighter Jim. The students and teachers were so excited about the visit and were not disappointed. Firefighter Dayna was enthusiastic about her book and teaching the students about fire safety. The students loved listening to Firefighter Dayna read her story. They were especially excited to be able to listen to Firefighter Jim introduce and read Ms. Hilton's newest book Sparkles goes to Boston. The students learned many fire safety tips, sang songs and were able to ask questions. It was a very exciting time and one that the students or teachers of Crestview won't soon forget! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity Firefighter Dayna, Tango and Siren." Crestview Elementary

Click HERE to learn more about our Skype visits.

New Children's Book by Firehouse Dog Publishing Broadcast by FOX 25, Boston

Sparkles Goes to Boston Northeast Book Tour

October 5 – 18, 2010

October 5

Fire safety dogs head for Southborough, MA

October 6

10:30 A.M. Visit Shawn’s school with Firefighter Jim
October 10

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Visit with fire safety program donor

October 11

10:00 A.M. Heritage Day Parade (Southborough)
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Heritage Day Festivities

October 12

9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Mary Finn School
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Neary School

October 13

9:35 A.M. FOX 25 Boston (streaming live on myfoxboston.com)
1:30 P.M. Visit Steven’s school
October 14

9:00 A.M Skype visit with school in Ohio (Firefighter Jim to participate)
10:30 A.M. Village Preschool
1:30 P.M. Steven’s school
4:00 P.M. Southborough Library

October 15

10:30 A.M. Village Preschool
October 16

10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Book release event at the Southborough Fire Department for Sparkles Goes to Boston
3:00 P.M Gathering for Sparkles’ Facebook Dal friends ~ Southborough

October 18

Leave for Arkansas

To read more about the book and event, please visit the Boston Globe website.

Firefighter Jim Peltier and Firefighter Dayna will be live on the FOX 25 Boston Morning Show

On October 13th, Firefighter Jim Peltier, Firefighter Dayna and Tango the Fire Safety Dog, will be live on the FOX 25 Boston Morning Show to promote the new children's book, Sparkles Goes to Boston. The broadcast will be streamed live at myFOXboston.com at 9:35 EST. Join us to learn all about our big adventure to help keep children safe with our latest fire safety book. Sparkles Goes to Boston is based on the Southborough Fire Department and the most up-to-date children's fire safety book on the market.


To learn more about Sparkles Goes to Boston, please visit the Sparkles Goes to Boston website.

Firehouse Dog Publishing Welcomes a New Member to our Fire Safety Team!

Welcome Siren the Fire Safety Dog!

Firehouse Dog Publishing, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, Tango and Publisher Dayna Hilton are pleased to announce a new member of our fire safety family.

Siren is currently two months old and came to live with Dayna and the fire safety dogs a week ago. We have had so much fun getting to know each other!

His mother is Whoopie of Dalmino Dals and Jack of NspirD Dalmatians.

Here is Siren's mom:

Here's Siren's dad, Jack:

Jack is one of the top sires of Champions with 82 sons and daughters earning titles. He is the most winning Dalmatian of all time with 427 wins.

Siren will fit right in with the rest of the fire safety team. The first thing that he did when he got to his new home was to check his email.

See more pix of the big day HERE.

Siren also has a new Facebook page. Be sure to check it out! He'll also have fire safety tips on his Facebook page, just like the rest of the fire safety team.

Until next time, stay safe everyone!

Meet our new fire safety dog puppy, LIVE, tonight!

Join us this evening at 7:00 p.m. CST as we introduce to the world the latest addition to our family and fire safety team, an eight week old Dalmatian puppy, complete with the prettiest blue eyes you have ever seen! We will be streaming live from Arkansas onto your computer!
In tonight’s live streaming event, we will let you meet the little guy and will reveal his name.
If you join Stickam (it’s free) before the event, and you will be able to have a more interactive experience with us (you also have the ability to watch without joining, however, it won't be as much fun ).

Hope you can make it! He is one adorable little guy and he can’t wait to meet you!

Book review by Tango

Meet Sparkles’s new little brother, live on the web!

The time is almost here! Meet Sparkles and Tango's new little brother, the newest fire safety dog, as we welcome him to our fire safety family. Be the first to learn his name during this event!

Reserve your Skype Visit with the Fire Safety Dogs Now!

New Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Coloring Book Released by Firehouse Dog Publishing

New release from Firehouse Dog Publishing!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog's new book coloring book is here!

Sparkles new coloring book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Coloring Book, was released yesterday! The coloring book features a page with Lt. Jim Peltier from the Southborough Fire Department.

The coloring book is the perfect companion piece for Sparkles Goes to Boston and Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, or it works well as a stand alone book.

Inside the coloring book

Children can learn how Sparkles lived her dream of becoming a real fire safety dog and learn fire safety tips that will help keep them and their family safe!

Written by Firefighter Dayna Hilton, with artwork by Eileen Edwards, children will delight in reading Sparkles’ story.

Tango with his copy of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Coloring Book
FACT SHEET
PRESS RELEASE

New fire safety puppy coming soon!

Firehouse Dog Publishing staff, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, and Tango are so excited that we will have a new edition to our family and fire safety team!

The little guy is five and a half weeks old and will spend another two and a half weeks with his mom and littermates. Until then, we are getting ready for his big arrival!

His mother is Whoopie of Dalmino Dals and Jack of NspirD Dalmatians. Whoopie is such a wonderful mom!

We will be announcing his name very soon!

A special invitation!

New Book Catalog from Firehouse Dog Publishing

Firehouse Dog Publishing announces the release of its 2010 Book Catalog.

Click on the picture below to view the catalog.

A Sneak Peek at Sparkles Goes to Boston!

Here's your very first peek at the inside of the upcoming children's book, Sparkles Goes to Boston! Enjoy!

Invite Author Dayna Hilton and Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog into your classroom or library to video chat via Skype!

Teachers~

Imagine your students meeting a real fire safety dog!

Invite Author Dayna Hilton and Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog into your classroom or library to video chat via Skype!

During this fun, educational one hour program, your students will meet a real fire safety dog, listen to Firefighter Dayna read one of her children’s fire safety books, sing fire safety songs along with Sparkles and be sworn in as Jr. Firefighters by Sparkles and Firefighter Dayna!

Want to know how Sparkles became a fire safety dog or what a typical day is like at the fire station? The program will also include a question and answer time in which your students can ask these questions and more!

Have special needs? We can help meet those needs! Your presentation will be adapted to the age of your students so that appropriate fire safety educational messages will be shared. If multiple classes are grouped together for a presentation, it is suggested that the students are close in age.

The one hour program includes:

• Introduction of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog
• Sparkles’ story via Power Point
• Video of Sparkles demonstrating how to crawl low under smoke
• Selected reading
• Singing of fire safety song
• Jr. Firefighter Oath
• Q & A

Students will learn four valuable fire safety messages that will help keep them
and their family fire safe. These messages include:

• Recognizing the firefighter as a helper and a friend
• Knowing the sound and purpose of a smoke alarm
• Understanding the importance of practicing a home fire drill using an escape map
• Knowing when and how to crawl low under smoke

Contact Firefighter Dayna and Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog to work with you to create a custom program to suit your needs. For available dates and fees, please contact Hilton. More information is also available on their Skype an Author site.

Skype Author Teachers Guide now available. Contains everything you need to know for a successful visit with Hilton and Sparkles via Skype.

Join Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog on Facebook!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog reaching the 2,700 friend mark. Won't you join her on Facebook? She'd love to be friends!

Award-winning, Critically Acclaimed Children’s Fire Safety Book Released in Newly Revised Edition Press Release

Click on the picture below to see our latest press release.

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog in Parents Magazine

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, featured in this month’s issue of Parents Magazine in the full page article, “Kindergartner Saves Dad from Burning Home.” The article follows on the heal of a three page spread featuring Sparkles in the July issue of Cesar’s Way Magazine.

The magazine, with a circulation of 15.3 million, shares the story of 5 year old Angelica Riggins, who was able to save herself and her dad, Kenneth, from their burning home. Angelica had attended a fire safety presentation at her school by Sparkles and her owner, Firefighter Dayna Hilton just two months prior. Angelica attributed her action of knowing “exactly what to do” to save herself and her father by crawling low under the smoke to get out of the house.

Sparkles has received national recognition throughout her years as a fire safety dog and has been featured in Cesar’s Way, Dog Fancy, Dog World, DogSport, and FIDO Friendly magazines, USA Today.com, People Magazine.com, AOL.com's “Paw Nation”, FOX and Friends, PBS KIDS Sprout and on an Animal Planet e-newsletter.

To learn more about Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, visit http://www.sparklesthefiresafetydog.com.

Printable version of Press Release

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog (2nd Edition) Press Release

Click on the picture below to view and download a copy of the new press release for the 2nd edition of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog.

Firehouse Dog Publishing® Celebrating Release!

Firehouse Dog Publishing®, along with Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog and Author Dayna Hilton are celebrating the release of the 2nd edition of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog! After a successful print of 15,000 of the first edition, the new edition is now available by ordering at your local bookstore and on Amazon.com.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Keep Kids Fire Safe® Foundation.

PRESS RELEASE

Daryn Kagan Makes Inspirational Video about Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog

Thank you to Daryn Kagan for helping share Sparkles' story and the fire safety message. We would also like to thank Daryn for including Sparkles in her second book, all about inspiring animals and featuring her 3-legged wonder cat, Tripod that will be published by Guideposts Books in April 2011. We are truly honored!



Daryn Kagan is the creator and host of DarynKagan.com, an inspirational online community that features a daily Web cast of stories that, "Show the World What is Possible." DarynKagan.com has become a daily destination for thousands of Internet users who seek news stories that inspire. Launched in November 2006, the Atlanta Journal Constitution described DarynKagan.com as "a lively gathering spot," while the Boston Globe noted DarynKagan.com is "bucking the media tide," with its "emphasis on stories that illustrate the triumph of the human spirit."

Before heading into cyberspace, Daryn anchored both news and sports for CNN. Described by the Los Angeles Times as a "CNN mainstay," Daryn traveled the world during her 12-year tenure at CNN, and reported live on-site during numerous global events, including the war in Iraq from Kuwait. Daryn also reported from Africa during a 10-day tour with rock band U2's Bono and U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill, and provided the CNN News networks with in-depth reports on AIDS and famine. Her reports were featured on CNN.com, along with a daily blog that chronicled her reports, experiences, and travels in Africa. Additionally, Daryn reported from across the U.S. to cover numerous Presidential elections, the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy, and the hunt for the Washington, D.C. sniper.

Daryn was on the air live during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. She reported throughout that day and covered the unfolding event from CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta, as well as from the network's Washington, D.C., bureau, as the crisis turned into a search-and-rescue mission that evolved into a war on terrorism. Before joining the news team on CNN, Daryn served as a news anchor and reporter for CNN/Sports Illustrated, the 24-hour sports news network from CNN and Sports Illustrated, covering such major events as the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs and international figure skating.


Thanks, Daryn!

Stay safe everyone!

New Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Video!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog on Local Station

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Second Edition on its Way to the Printer!

Firehouse Dog Publishing's newly revised children's fire book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, is on its way to the printer!

After selling almost 15,000 copies of the first edition, it was time for a second printing! Thank you to Jane, Jess, Amy and Michelle for helping make the second edition of the book come alive! Sparkles and I are so excited!!

Let's Celebrate Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog being featured in Cesar's Way Magazine!

Let's celebrate!

A note from Sparkles!

I am one lucky dog! Thanks so Cesar Millan, an article about my journey to become a fire safety dog, as well as valuable fire safety tips to help keep you and your family safe, are in the July 2010 issue of Cesar's Way Magazine.

Take a picture of your four-legged friend or child with the cover of the July issue of Cesar's Way Magazine (or the article about Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog) and your name will go into a drawing to win some very special items to help keep you and your family safe!

A random drawing will be held to select one winner who will receive one of the very first copies of the revision of Sparkles' children's fire safety book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, due to be released in July! The book will be autographed by Children's Author Firefighter Dayna Hilton and "pawtographed" by Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog!
The winner will also receive a Talking Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm from our good friends at First Alert! Woof!





Send your photo to me, Sparkles, along with the name of your four-legged friend(s) to sparkles@sparklesthefiresafetydog.com (include "Cesar's Way Magazine" in the subject line) or upload your photo on Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog's Facebook page. One entry per person. All countries welcome! I love my friends from all across the world! Drawing to be held June 31, 2010. Good luck and stay safe my friends!

This contest not affiliated with Cesar's Way.

Cesar's Way Magazine Features Article about Firehouse Dog Publishing's Children's Fire Safety Book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog

Seven years ago, Firehouse Dog Publishing's children's author, Firefighter Dayna Hilton was surfing the internet looking to add a Dalmatian to her family and found “Daisy” on the Dalmatian Assistance League of Tulsa website. Never in a million years did Hilton ever dream that that moment would be the beginning of their journey in the fire service together. According to Hilton, she and Sparkles have been blessed with having so many amazing to share the fire safety message far and wide to millions of children and their caregivers.

Hilton is grateful to Cesar Millan and everyone at Cesar’s Way Magazine and Sparkles’ story is shared in a three page spread in the July issue of the magazine. The icing on the cake is that the magazine will also include fire safety tips. This means more to Hilton and Sparkles more than anything. Helping save the lives of children and their caregivers, reducing injuries and decreasing property loss from fire, that is the mission of Hilton and everyone at Firehouse Dog Publishing. Every fiber of our being is dedicated to helping keep everyone safe!

Firehouse Dog Publishing would like to share a very special thank you with Rick Markham, the writer of Sparkles’ inspirational story. Rick, we appreciate you more than you know and we enjoyed the whole experience so very much!

According to his website, Cesar has been called a Dr. Phil for dogs, and for good reason. Cesar's amazing rehabilitations of aggressive, scared, lazy, compulsive, and jealous dogs captured the national spotlight when his National Geographic Channel (NGC) series Dog Whisperer premiered in September 2004. Regular viewers soon came to realize it wasn't the dogs but the quirky owners who needed Cesar's help the most. In January 2006, Dog Whisperer returned for a primetime second season with expanded hour-long episodes.

Cesar’s Way is an all-inclusive lifestyle magazine for loving and dedicated dog owners. This publication was founded by and is editorially directed by Cesar Millan, an internationally known professional dog trainer and truly an expert in his field. Also known as “The Dog Whisperer,” Cesar offers his readership authoritative practices, philosophies, and teachings. Every issue of Cesar’s Way includes real-life testimonials, feature articles, exclusive interviews, and advice columns. This publication provides information on a wide range of relevant topics, such as nutrition, behavior, familial assimilation, training, and more. The articles in Cesar’s Way focus on specific issues that all canine owners come across; for example, how to prepare your dog for travel, how to maintain a pup-friendly home, how to connect with your dog’s energy levels, and much more. Sections titled “Your Photos…” and “Pup Stars” are included in every issue, and feature the adorable and melt-worthy pictures that any canine-lover will look forward to. Cesar’s Way helps dog owners be effective disciplinarians, while instilling comfort and confidence into the beloved relationships they share with man’s best friend.”

The issue will be out on the shelves in a couple of weeks. We would love to hear what you think about the article!

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan Airs Fridays, 8 PM ET/PT on National Geographic

New Sparkles Goes to Boston Coloring Page

One of Firehouse Dog Publishing's favorite things to do is to release new coloring pages. The highly anticipated children's fire safety book, Sparkles Goes to Boston, will be Firehouse Dog Publishing's second release, scheduled to be released October 2010.

Click on the picture below and print your very own coloring page!

Please feel free to add this button to help spread the fire safety message. Together, we can help keep children and their caregivers fire safe!

A special thank you to Eileen Edwards for this wonderful drawing!

New Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Poster

Frankie and Sparkles' Two Dogs Rollin' Give Away

In celebration of the Frankie and Sparkles Two Dogs Rollin’ Tour, we are giving away some really exciting items, worth $175.00! Hurry, the deadline is May 1st!

Items include:

• One copy of the award-winning critically acclaimed children’s fire safety book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog. The book will be signed by author Firefighter Dayna Hilton and “pawed” by Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog
• One copy of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog audio book
• One copy of the multi-award winning Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog book. The book will be signed by author Barbara Techel and "pawtographed" by Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog
• One copy of Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog activity book.
• Two Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog collector’s pins
• Two Frankie the Walk ‘n Roll Dog collector’s pins
• One First Alert combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm
• One First Alert Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray
• One First Alert two story escape ladder
• One First Alert battery operated combination smoke alarm (the voice alarm is really easy to program even notifies you which hazard is being sensed!)
  
  Learn more about this amazing give-away at Frankie and Sparkles' Blog!

Pictured with some of loot are Frankie and Sparkles. It's easy, its fun and it's free! So, tell all your friends and help spread the word!

A huge thanks from Frankie and Sparkles to our friends at First Alert! Working together we can help keep children and their caregivers fire safe.

FIDO Friendly Magazine Blog Features Frankie and Sparkles' Story

Thank you to FIDO Friendly Magazine for featuring Sparkles and Frankie's story on their blog! Read all about it at Frankie and Sparkles: Heroes Unite.

Another thank you goes out to Petit Fours & Tea with Pops for finding our story and falling in love with us-- we love when that happens! Thank you!

FIDO Friendly Magazine Blog Features Frankie and Sparkles' Story

High paw to FIDO Friendly Magazine for featuring Sparkles and Frankie's story on their blog! Real all about it at Frankie and Sparkles: Heroes Unite.

A huge thank you goes out to Petit Fours & Tea with Pops for finding Frankie and Sparkles' story and falling in love with them-- we love when that happens!