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!