Michael Furman, the creator, author and illustrator of the Flash Max Fire Safety Superhero character, book and children’s fire safety outreach program, is also a career and volunteer firefighter and U.S. Air Force veteran. With 33 years of service with the Fairfax County, VA, Fire Rescue Department and the La Plata, MD, Volunteer Fire Department, he has combined his creative abilities and artistic talent with his passion for fire prevention and public speaking to give them both a superhero boost in a fun and interactive platform!
Flash Max and his partner "Al-Arm the Smoke Alarm" pack a punch to arch-rival nemesis "Blaze," who comically personifies fire in the home, by encouraging families to install and regularly test their smoke alarms, and regularly practice a home fire escape plan together.
Furman also created Flash Max’s other superhero friend, "Zoor the Door," to relay the equally important message of closing bedroom doors at night, protecting family members from heat and smoke, and giving them extra time for a secondary egress.
Fire-quenching friend "Winkler the Fire Sprinkler" completes Flash Max’s dynamic fire safety superhero team by encouraging families to install home fire sprinkler systems, which delay flashover and provide additional time for escape!
Furman has released a coloring book featuring Winkler in partnership with the National Fire Sprinkler Association, and he now travels regionally and nationally, promoting his unique fire prevention and life safety outreach message in a way that resonates with parents and children.
You can purchase the Flash Max Fire Safety Superhero Children's Book here and the Winkler the Fire Sprinkler Coloring Book here.
Furman has also launched an online store you can visit by clicking here.