In “An Alarming Trend,” Dan Doofus needs to be reminded about home fire safety and the importance of working smoke alarms. A low battery chirp from a smoke alarm is a signal that it’s time to replace batteries. Smoke alarms should be interconnected and installed on every level of the home and in bedrooms, and tested at least once per month. Get more information about home smoke alarms.

NFPA’s educational philosophy is to teach positive fire safety messages to all ages. While the Dan Doofus videos include negative messaging, each video ends with a positive message. These videos are intended to convey a safety message in a light-hearted entertaining way. They are not to intended for children. (Adults should play an important role in reinforcing safety messages.)