Live and in the fur: NFPA Journal explains how the Sparky puppet came to life

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05/31/2012

Years before the latest Muppets movie wowed audiences and resurrected the franchise, NFPA staff members were toying with the idea of creating a “Muppets-style Sparky puppet” as a way to breathe new life into the 60-year-old spokesdog. Giving Kermit a run for his money, the newest version of Sparky--a four-foot-tall puppet made from foam--debuted this year, just in time to introduce this year's Fire Prevention Week theme, "Have 2 Ways Out!"

Curious about how the puppet was brought to life? Find out the details in the latest edition of NFPA Journal. Afterwards, watch the following video of the new puppet in action:

-Fred Durso, Jr.

Posted by Fred Durso, Jr. on 05/31/2012 at 09:00 AM in Children and families, Educators, News, NFPA Journal®, Sparky the Fire Dog | Permalink

Technorati Tags: Fire Prevention Week, Muppets, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, puppet, Sparky the Fire Dog

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