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Learn how to take sensible precautions in the home and teach your children how to escape fires with safety tips from the American Red Cross.
Create and practice a fire escape plan. Create a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room (ex. a window and a door). Choose a place to meet outside that is a safe distance away from your home. Practice a home fire drill at least twice a year.
Keep children safe from fire and burns. Some children are curious about fire. There are simple steps you can take to keep you and the people you love safer from fire and burns.
1. Take them to safety town. 2. Teach them to stop, drop, roll. 3. Teach them about matches and lighters. 4. Have a plan in case of emergency. 5. Teach them about smoke detectors. 6. Check the windows – make sure they work. 7. Mind your pots and pans. 8. Dial 911…with a cell phone. 9. Teach you fire safety. 10. Memorize address and phone number.
This activity book gives children valuable fire safety and prevention tips. To help your child become more aware of the information in this book, we encourage you to talk to them about fire safety and prevention. The tips below will help you: Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home.
On Sparky.org, kids can explore and learn about fire safety in a safe, interactive environment: Watch fire safety videos; Play fun games; Explore activities; And more!
The destination for all things fire safety for kids. Videos feature Sparky the Fire Dog, fire safety lessons, music videos, fire trucks and more!
Every year, kids of all ages start over 35,000 fires that hurt people and damage property. You can do your part to prevent fires by never playing with matches, lighters, and other fire sources. Also stay away from fireplaces, candles, and stoves.
Top Tips for Fire Safety. Check smoke alarms. Make sure there is a working smoke alarm on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and near sleeping areas. Test smoke alarms every month and replace them every 10 years or when the battery is low. Create and practice a fire escape plan.
Unfortunately, many kids will try to hide from a fire, often in a closet, under a bed, or in a corner. By teaching them basic fire safety facts, they'll be better able to protect themselves. Teach your kids that: Fires spread quickly. Most fire-related deaths are not from burns, but from smoke inhalation.