Project Spotlight: Montana State University Students Produce Visual Media Promoting Fire and Emergency Safety in Bozeman
Public awareness is an essential part of emergency prevention and preparedness. A well informed public is better equipped to avoid emergencies altogether and safely navigate them should they arise. The City of Bozeman Fire Department wished to educate the community on relevant fire safety and emergency issues. Fire Chief Joshua Waldo saw an opportunity to do so through engaging digital content.
The Bozeman Fire Department partnered with Montana State University through the Community Engaged and Transformational Scholarship (CATS) initiative. Waldo and MSU faculty asked students in a Film 301: Issues in Lens-Based Media course to develop visual media to improve emergency prevention awareness and preparedness. Participants worked closely with the Bozeman Fire Department to capture relevant, recognizable footage in the community and craft clear and effective messaging. They focused specifically on fire, accident, and natural disaster prevention.
Student produced five final PSA videos for Waldo and the Bozeman Fire Department. The videos are easily digestible, ranging in length from fifteen seconds to a minute and a half. They cover kitchen fire prevention/cooking safety, smoke alarm installation, natural disaster/emergency preparedness, sprinkler safety, and emergency vehicle traffic protocol.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
Learn more about project here.
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