National Fire Safety Council (NFSC) developed Firepup, a friendly dalmation cartoon character, in an effort to make learning about fire issues fun, entertaining and non-threatening.

Firepup is a friendly and positive role model for children used successfully as a learning tool used by firefighters and teachers across the country.

Firepup fire tips appear on folders, stickers, and posters. Firepup also appears in many of NFSC's educational materials including a yearly 24 page fire manual of games and puzzles that help explain fire
topics such as arson, kitchen fire safety, and stop, drop, and roll. Each manual also contains a lesson guide for firefighters and teachers to follow.

Firepup's image is portrayed by a cuddly hand-held puppet and a life-sized costumed character. The character is treated as an auxiliary firefighter by many fire departments.