One of the easiest ways to practice fire safety is to have a smoke detector on every floor of your home. When there is a fire, the smoke from the flames will make a smoke detector sound an alarm, alerting you of the danger. If you are unsure of where to install your smoke detectors, call your local fire department and they can help you find the best location. It is important to test your smoke detectors often and replace the batteries on a regular basis.
By dialing 911, you are reaching out to fire, police and EMS departments to alert them that there is an emergency. The faster the fire department is notified, the quicker they can send help. If there is a fire, do not stay in the house! Quickly and calmly dial 911 outside of the house or from the nearest neighbor’s house. Help will be on its way!
Learning how to Stop, Drop and Roll is the most important way to practice fire safety if your clothing should catch fire. First, if you see clothing on fire, quickly stop – do not run! Next, drop to the floor and cover your face with your arms and hands. Now, roll, roll and roll. Practice often, and be a Stop, Drop, and Roll expert!
The number one rule of practicing fire safety is to never play with fire. There is nothing fun about playing with matches, lighters, candles, or fire. Fire is not a toy and should only be used by an adult. If you see a lighter or matches in the house or on the ground, do not stop to play with them. Tell an adult to have them placed in a safe location.
Breathing in smoke is very dangerous. It is important to act quickly to find the best exit. Heat and smoke from a fire rises, so it is smart to stay low when you are in a fire. Drop to the ground, get on your hands and knees and crawl to the nearest exit. Remember, stay low and crawl below!
Fire drills at school might seem like a time to play and socialize with friends, but it is not. It is important to pay attention to your teachers during fire drills. They will show you how to exit the school safely and where you and your classmates will meet in case of a fire. We all have a job to do during a fire drill – listen closely to instructions, don’t play, and stay with your classmates.
Does your family have an emergency escape plan if a fire were to break out in your home? Having a fire escape plan with your family is very important. Plan two escape routes to get out of your home and practice those routes often. Choose a safe meeting place outside of the house where everyone will meet. Just like in school, having a practice fire drill in your home is a great way to learn fire safety.
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