Fire Prevention Week 2017
Tips & Tricks to Teach Your Kids About Fire Safety
• Create an escape plan together and practice it twice a year or more. This is also a great time to change the batteries in all smoke detectors. While you are at it, check on your carbon monoxide alarms as well.• Draw your escape plan on grid paper and hang it on the fridge.• Make sure everyone in your family knows 2 exits per room.• Stress to children that they should never re-enter a room, home or building once they’ve escaped.• Teach children what to do if you get separated or if they have to escape without you.• Teach kids the stop-drop-roll method and to always stay low to the ground.• Plan a visit to your local fire station and have children ask them any questions they may have.• Stress the importance of PREVENTING fires to begin with. Practice smart fire extinguishing when outdoors as well as tips for household items, such as candles, stovetops, batteries, dryer lint, etc
(credit Minersville Fire Department)
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(credit National Fire Prevention Association)
