Home / The Firebreak / Authors
June Holloway
June Holloway is the family member who tests the smoke alarms on decorating day, hands out stickers after every fire drill and makes sure the stuffed bunny has a backup in the go bag. She started taking family fire safety seriously after a smoky autumn when her nieces spent a week indoors asking questions nobody had good answers for.
At The Firebreak she writes about the family side of wildfire country: holiday decorating safety, winter fire safety, fire-safe celebrations, evacuation drills kids can follow, comfort-packed go bags, talking to children about fire, helping kids cope afterward, celebrating the holidays after an evacuation or loss and giving back to families who are rebuilding.
June is not a counselor or firefighter, and she points families to professionals and official guidance whenever it matters. Her focus is on the small, steady things families can do to help children feel safe, capable and seen, especially during the holidays.
Writes about: Holiday fire safety, family drills, kids and wildfire, recovery after fires, holiday giving, winter home safety, fire-safe traditions.
- Family fire drills that end with stickers
- Holiday traditions without open flames
- Comfort items that make hard days easier
- Community toy drives for families who are rebuilding
- Teaching kids fire safety through play
- Noticing the quiet bravery of children
Everything June has written
Teaching Kids Fire Safety Through Play: Games, Songs and Activities That Stick
Stop, drop and roll, crawling low, calling 911: playful ways to teach children fire safety that are memorable and not frightening.
TraditionsFire-Safe Holiday Traditions in California: Fireworks, Fire Pits and Outdoor Celebrations
New Year’s fireworks, backyard fire pits, outdoor lights and holiday camping: how to celebrate outdoors without adding to wildfire risk.
Home SafetyWinter Home Fire Safety: Heaters, Fireplaces, Cooking and Smoke Alarms
Cold nights bring space heaters, fireplaces and holiday cooking. Practical habits to prevent home fires during the winter months.
GivingHoliday Giving for Fire-Affected Families: How to Help in Ways That Actually Help
Toy drives, gift cards, meals and time: how to support families recovering from wildfire during the holidays, and what to avoid.
RecoveryHelping Kids Cope After a Wildfire: Routines, Reassurance and When to Get Help
Whether your family evacuated, lost a home or watched a fire nearby, kids may need support afterward. Practical, compassionate ways to help.
RecoveryWhen Home Looks Different This Year: Celebrating the Holidays After an Evacuation or Loss
For families displaced by fire or still recovering, the holidays can feel heavy. Gentle ways to keep traditions, adapt plans and care for kids.
KidsPacking a Kids’ Go Bag: Comfort Items That Make Evacuations Easier
Beyond snacks and socks: how to pack a child’s go bag with familiar comforts that help them feel safe when the family has to leave home.
KidsFamily Evacuation Drills Kids Can Actually Follow (and Even Enjoy)
Practice turns panic into routine. How to run calm, age-appropriate fire and evacuation drills that build confidence for the whole family.
KidsTalking to Kids About Wildfire Without Scaring Them
Kids notice smoke, news and grown-up worry. Age-by-age ways to talk about wildfire honestly, calmly and in a way that helps them feel safe.
Holiday SafetyMerry and Safe: Holiday Decorating Fire Safety for Trees, Lights and Candles
Christmas trees, string lights, candles and crowded outlets: practical ways to keep the season bright without inviting a home fire.