Sparky: Fire Books

A long-running educational series from the National Fire Protection Association, Sparky: Fire Books debuted in 1959 to teach children fire safety through the adventures of its iconic Dalmatian mascot, Sparky. Over its decades-spanning run, the series has reached countless young readers with simple, memorable lessons on preventing and escaping fires. While its publication schedule has been intermittent, its impact is measured in lives saved rather than issues sold, making it a quietly essential piece of American public safety history.