Santa Fe Fire & Rescue

🚴 Summer Safety Hero Challenge – Week 7: Bike & Helmet Safety 🚴

Hey Safety Heroes!
This week’s challenge is all about staying safe while riding your bike, scooter, skateboard, or roller skates. Wearing a helmet and following safety rules can help prevent serious injuries and keep the fun rolling!

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📚 Watch & Learn

🎥 https://youtu.be/dkoVxBnnGko?is=RI42iH2bsvAYrX04

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✅ Complete These Challenges

🦸 Level 1 Heroes (Ages 4-8)

☐ Watch the bike safety video.
☐ Put on your helmet and have an adult check the fit.
☐ Draw a picture of yourself riding safely with your helmet on.
☐ Tell an adult 3 bike safety rules you learned.

🦸‍♀️ Level 2 Heroes (Ages 9-12)

☐ Watch the bike safety video.
☐ Perform a bike safety check (tires, brakes, chain, and helmet).
☐ Create a list of 5 bike safety rules.
☐ Go on a safe bike ride with an adult and practice hand signals.

🦸‍♂️ Level 3 Heroes (Ages 13-17)

☐ Watch the bike safety video.
☐ Inspect your bike and identify any maintenance needs.
☐ Teach a younger child or family member 5 bike safety tips.
☐ Complete a safe bike ride and wear your helmet the entire time.

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📸 Submission Requirements

Send us:
✅ A photo wearing your properly fitted helmet
✅ A photo of your bike safety check OR completed activity
✅ Your name and age

Email submissions to Kim Hansen @ [email protected]

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🧠 Safety Hero Fact

A properly fitted helmet can reduce the risk of serious head injury by up to 60%! Always wear your helmet, even on short rides.

🚒 Remember Safety Heroes:

“Heads protected, wheels rolling, Safety Heroes keep on going!” 🚴🦺🏆

Don’t forget to submit your challenge to earn credit toward the Summer Safety Heroes Banquet on August 1st! It’s not too late to complete the 1-6 challenges. Just complete as soon as possible and send an email!