This is Miss Karen Kingsley, youthful, gifted, attractive.
A successful freelance architect who still finds time to serve the children of
her community as a volunteer crossing guard.
A very special kind of woman, perhaps
more special than you can imagine.
It was less than a year ago.
Karen was returning from a visit to her favorite Aunt Margaret in the
small township of Springville.
It was here that something took place which gave her extraordinary powers.
This is [...]
We are the Stellans. We wish
you only good, Karen Kingsley.
To the young people of your world
is soon to be given the task of
new building.
Give them the three keys.
Aware, alert, alive.
Keep them safe. Be their guardian.
Receive the ancient ring of the three torches.
Symbol of the three keys.
Receive its knowledge, Karen Kingsley.
The ring becomes the safety shield, which freezes
time and space.
Stopping objects in their tracks.
The teletaker, which transports objects
from one point in space to another
instantly.
The reversal ray, which makes time
and space move backward.
Receive the power and be called
guardiana, safety woman.
Aware, alert, alive.
And that is how Karen Kingsley became safety woman.
Hey, Lynn, where are the boys this afternoon?
Kevin and Tommy are on the school basketball team. They were on
the bus to play Marshfield School.
They're probably home by now.
Speaking of home, you're going to
be a little late getting home today, aren't you?
It's okay. I got permission from my mother to stay after school to help Mrs.
Lopez set up the fire prevention display in the auditorium.
Hey, that sounds interesting.
I'm off duty now. Would you care to walk home with me? You can tell me all
about the fire prevention display, okay?
Sure, Mrs. Kingsley. It's a neat display.
No fire prevention is an important subject.
No more than 500 boys and girls about your age lost their
lives at House fires last year?
Yeah, that's why Mrs. Lopez had us making a display for the whole school to see.
I think that was a good idea.
We learned that fires have just three things to get started.
One, something to burn. That's the fuel.
Two, oxygen, which comes from the air.
And three, heat. Take any one of them away and there's no fire.
There's nothing we can do about the oxygen because air is everywhere.
But getting rid of the fuel would be a good start.
Is that why Chuck was cleaning out the garage Saturday?
Yeah, and he made a poster about it for our display.
His garage sure was a myth.
You're home free when you're fuel free.
Yes, a clean house is a good way to prevent fires.
No fuel, no fire. It's very good.
We learned that kids playing with matches and grown-ups smoking cigarettes
carelessly caused more house fires than anything else does.
Yes, lots of fires are caused by carelessness at home.
And electrical fires are dangerous too.
They sure are. Overloaded circuits and frayed wires cause fires.
Well, here's your house. Bye, Mrs. Tinkley. See you tomorrow.
Okay, Carolyn. Your fire prevention display sounds great.
Mom? Mom? I'm home.
Oh, yeah. Mom's over at Aunt Miriam's house.
Whew. One basketball game sure makes you hungry.
One super-brother coming up.
[...]
Keep a purpose of training.
Fire! Fire!
Fire! Help! Fire!
[...]
That was a close one, Gardiana.
You were lucky this time, Kevin.
And fire safety is one area where being alert really pays off.
You made that flame way too high, and you left the paper on the stove.
If you were aware of that danger, you could have avoided it.
You know, something as simple as a can of baking soda spread on that fire would
have given you precious moments to think.
You're right, safety woman.
Do you know the Danger Dodger salute, Kevin?
Aware, alert, alive.
That's right. Now let's review what's meant by the Danger Dodger motto.
Being aware means knowing the dangers that surround us.
And being alert involves planning ahead to avoid those dangers.
Knowing what to do is what keeps us alive.
Getting an early warning can save lives.
Many people use smoke detectors in their homes to warn them of a fire before it
has a chance to spread, and that's an excellent idea.
But knowing what to do after the alarm has sounded is even more important.
Phone immediately, and have the fire emergency
number taped right to your telephone.
Always sleep with a flashlight near at hand in case of a power failure.
I know several ways to get out of the house of fires blocking the door.
Well, good for you, Kevin.
You know, that should be part of every family's fire survival plan, along with
regular home fire drills to make sure that that plan is a good one.
Kevin, this fire escape plan is something you can share with the other
members of your Danger Dodger Club.
Yeah, I do it myself.
I see your diagram shows all the main and secondary exits.
And besides fire prevention, you can practice safety in other ways.
Right now, Tommy is taking the door off his old refrigerator.
This is a lot of work, but it sure is worth it.
Don't want any little kid getting stuck inside and suffocating.
Wait till Dad gets home from work and sees the good job I've done.
Better put Dad's tools away.
Dad's gone!
Emergency, I must go, Kevin.
Danger Dodger, I salute you.
Aware. Alert. Alive.
Please, don't [...]
[...]
[...] wasn't locked.
Tommy, the one thing everyone needs to know about guns is this.
Every gun is a loaded gun.
Now, 600 people of your age died last year from bullets in
guns that they thought were empty.
For that reason, guns are never to be played with, not ever.
All guns should be safely locked away.
I'm sorry, Gardeone.
I know, Tommy. But if we're not alert to dangerous things like a gun, how are we
going to avoid the more innocent looking things around our homes that can
harm us almost as much?
Toys certainly don't look as deadly as a gun.
But left scattered around on a flight of stairs, they can be just as dangerous.
Falls are the most common cause of home injuries.
Be sure that hallways and stairwells are well-lighted.
You know, Tommy, hundreds of boys and girls are badly injured
every year and falls around the house.
Falls that could be avoided.
Picking up your own playthings and helping a younger brother or sister to
pick up theirs can save a life.
And that life could be your own, or that of someone you love.
Golly!
We need to make our homes fall-proof by cleaning up slippery spills immediately.
A wet floor or a slippery tub is a real hazard, Tommy.
To prevent falls, be sure to use non-skid material for sure footing and step
out onto a dry area.
Falls while reaching are especially dangerous.
Just last week, for example, Terri tried to hang a plant from her patio roof.
To reach the hook, she had to use a step ladder.
But the one she chose was a little too short.
She should have used a tall, sturdy ladder.
[...]
Well, you've really got to be careful all the time, don't you, Guardian?
Yes, but I can't be everywhere at once.
See those? They're killers, too.
They weren't meant to be.
The labels even warn you of the harm they can do.
Medicines, cleaning products and paints should be stored on high shelves, well
out of the reach of small children.
We all need to learn to read labels more carefully, Tommy.
Looking for key words like danger, caution, or poison can
alert us to possible harm.
And if a poison or harmful substance is swallowed, call your doctor immediately.
I'd better start reading labels, huh, Guardian?
Right, Tommy. Exactly right.
Labels are important, but appliances don't have labels
to warn us of electrical shock.
Always get permission from your parents before using
any electrical tool or appliance.
And as a safety precaution, always stand in a dry place
when touching anything electrical.
Old, worn wiring can cause severe electrical shock or fires.
It should be repaired or replaced.
You can protect small children by covering electrical outlets with safety caps.
I won't forget what you've taught me, Safety Warden.
Danger Dodger, I salute you.
Hey, Miss Ginkley.
Do you know the danger, Dodger, salute?
Oh, I don't know.
I don't know.