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The effectiveness of stop, drop and roll may be further enhanced by combining it with other firefighting techniques, including the use of a fire extinguisher, dousing with water, or beating the flames on oneself (blankets are commonly used for that). Those teaching the technique are advised to teach children the proper circumstances for its use.
Stop, drop and roll is often taught as part of fire protection education efforts as it is both a simple technique and an effective way of extinguishing burning clothing. It is particularly suited to children who may panic if their clothing catches fire and they do not know how to put it out.
"Drop, cover and hold on" may not be appropriate for all locations or building types, but the Red Cross advises [195] it is the appropriate emergency response to an earthquake in the United States. See also
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Stop, Look and Listen [11] [12] – A public road and level crossing safety slogan Stop, Drop and Roll – A fire safety slogan listing the steps to take if one's clothing has caught fire Faster, Higher, Stronger [ 13 ] – The Olympic motto; a translation of the Latin Citius, Altius, Fortius
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• Public Education: Firefighters meet with the public to do home safety inspections, teach families about “Exit Drills in the Home,” teach fire safety techniques such as “Stop, Drop and Roll” in schools, and distribute fire or home safety literature. Some times the firefighters will do open houses at some of their fire stations.
A building under construction, showing the structurally independent cinderblock firewalls subdividing the building Building 4 of the Waynesboro Outlet Village, showing a concrete firewall running through the building Concrete firewalls still standing on Building 7 of the former Waynesboro Outlet Village, following a firefighter training exercise which intentionally burned the building