Kids Only

Kid's Fire Safety Tips
FIRE PREVENTION

• Help your parents places smoke alarms on every floor of your home.
  
• Never play with matches, lighters or candles.
  
• Be very careful around fireplaces, heaters and electrical appliances.
  
• If you find matches or lighters, tell a grownup.
  
• Always ask an adult to help you cook.
  
• Know 2 ways out of every room.
  
• Help to plan and practice a family escape plan.
  
• Post emergency numbers near the phone.
  

IN CASE OF A FIRE

• Don't hide in closets or under the bed.
  
• Stay low and go - even if that means crawling out.
  
• Don't be afraid of firefighters.
  
• Once your outside, don't go back in.
  
• Meet your family in the place where you planned.
  

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
Fires can be loud, burn very fast, and smoke can make a room very dark.
That's why good escape plans help you get out quickly.
Here's how to help your family with an escape plan:

1. Try to find at least 2 ways out from every room in your home.
   
2. Every way needs to be planned and practiced with grownups.
   
3. Remember to stay low and go.
   
4. Before opening a door in a fire, feel it first. If it's hot, there may be fire on the other side. Do not open the door. Try to get out another way.
   
5. Pick an easy-to-remember, safe place outside to meet your family after you get out.
   
6. Call 9-1-1 or the emergency number from a neighbor's place.
   
7. Stay outside no matter what. Don't go back in for anything!