Imagine your child waking to a fire in your home. Despite the many drills you have probably done, would they know what to do? Could get out? This flashlight can help.
Unfortunately, many children panic in the event of a house fire. The smoke, the dark, the heat, are all disorienting and scary. Even the sight of a firefighter dressed in all their gear can be frightening to a small child. Despite all the drills and talks you may have given your child, many children have been known to hide under the bed or in the closet rather than simply getting out of the house. Mike Lucas, a New York state firefighter knows that only too well. Lucas was fighting a residential fire and spent precious minutes searching for two children who were somewhere in the burning home. But by the time he had found the children, they had already died of smoke inhalation. That was a turning point that led Lucas to develop a new child's fire safety product.
Herbie and Holly Hydrant Are Born
The product Mike Lucas developed came to be known as Herbie Hydrant. Herbie Hydrant looks like a very cute flashlight meant to be kept beside a child's bed. The child needs to be taught to grab Herbie immediately in the event of a fire in the night. As a cautionary note, you should stress to your child that they are never to go to their bedroom to retrieve Herbie, but only use this device if a fire breaks out while they are in their room. Once Herbie is lifted from his mounted base, the flashlight automatically turns on. The child can then hopefully see their way through the darkness and smoke and confusion to safety. However, Herbie Hydrant is much more than just a flashlight. The unit also features a flashing strobe light and an alarm that sounds. In the event that the child is unable to find their way out, these features will help a firefighter find them. And there are still more features. A timer starts when the unit is lifted from its base so that a rescuer can tell how long the child may have been breathing in smoke. In addition, Herbie Hydrant has a storage compartment where a child's medical information can be kept to aid firefighters and paramedics. Herbie is also available in his "sister" version, Holly Hydrant.
How to Purchase Herbie Hydrant
At a current price of $59.95, Herbie Hydrant can seem a little expensive, but to put it in perspective, there is no cost too great to potentially save your child's life. Some of the proceeds from sales of these units goes to support the Burn Centers of America. While some retail stores are beginning to stock Herbie and Holly Hydrant, you can order them by phoning Get Herbie, Inc. at (888)580-SAFE or by visiting the Herbie Hydrant website.
