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Fire Safety
- Hot things
hurt and some cool things don't
- Cool a burn
under cool water for 10-15 minutes
- Hot things Not to
touch:
Curling
irons
Candles
Pots and pans
Wood burning stove
Space heaters
Microwave
Oven
Hot Water
Clothes iron
- Cool things
that are safe to touch:
Ice cream
Snow
Cold water
Other people
Children
Playing with Matches
Matches and lighters
are tools for adults. They are Not toys and should be kept
out of reach of children.
Matches and lighters
can cause serious burns.
If found, DO
NOT TOUCH! Tell a grown-up that you know immediately. Always
tattle on a brother, sister, or friend that are playing with
lighters or matches. You may be saving their life.
Fire Survival
When you go to
sleep, so does your nose, eyes, and ears.
Smoke Detectors
- Stay awake
all night "sniffing" for smoke
- If there is
smoke, the smoke detector makes lots of noise to wake up you
and your family so you can GET OUT SAFELY
- If
you hear the smoke detector, YELL FIRE….FIRE and GET
OUT OF THE BUILDING !
- Every home
should have smoke detectors. There should be a smoke detector
on every floor, and preferably one in each bedroom.
- Smoke detectors
should be tested once a month
- Need to change
the batteries when you change your clocks (twice yearly).
Escape Planning
" Everyone
should sleep with their bedroom door closed to keep out the smoke.
" You and
your family need an escape plan in the event of a fire
" Know two
ways out of EVERY room
" Practice
opening your windows with your parents. For rooms on the second
floor and higher, practice exiting the window with an escape ladder
and know the locations of all stairwells. DO NOT PRACTICE ALONE!
" Have a
special meeting place for your family by a tree, mailbox, or street
corner. The special meeting place is a spot everyone goes in the
event of a fire, so the fire department knows everyone is out of
the house.
Escaping from
a Burning Building
- When the smoke
detector is sounding, ROLL OUT OF BED
- YELL, FIRE…FIRE…FIRE
!
- Smoke, fire,
and heated gas rise to the ceiling. Crawl on your hands and knees
below the smoke. Have one student demonstrate.
- Feel your
bedroom door for heat with the back of your hand. If the door
is hot, use your second way out. If the door is cool, open it
slowly and check for smoke and fire in the hallway. Exit the
house immediately. DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING WITH YOU! (PETS,
TOYS, ECT.)
- Stop, Drop,
and Roll if your clothes catch on fire. Cover your face with
your hands. (Have one student demonstrate) Once the fire is out
QUICKLY TELL AN ADULT!
- In a house
use windows as a second way out…. throw a heavy toy through
the screen.
- Go to a neighbors
house and dial 9-1-1 to report the fire
- Give
your name
- The
address of the house fire
- Stay
on the telephone until the emergency dispatcher say its
okay to hang up
- Go to your
special meeting place and wait for the fire department to arrive. DO
NOT GO BACK INTO THE HOUSE!
- If you are
on the second or third floor, and you cannot get out…DO
NOT HIDE IN A CLOSET OR UNDERNEATH YOUR BED. Fire fighters will
come to rescue you. Wait on your hands and knees near a window.
NEVER OPEN A HOT DOOR!
Emergency Phone Number
Dial 9-1-1 for
police, ambulance, and fire department.
Kitchen Safety
- Anything
that is cooking is hot!
- Many things
in the kitchen are hot and can burn, especially when mom or dad
are making supper.
- Stay out of
the kitchen when mom or dad is cooking.
- Never attempt
to use the stove or microwave.
- Never attempt
to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire. Fire extinguishers
are adult tools. QUICKLY GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND TELL AN ADULT!
Getting to Know
Our Fire Fighters
Dress one student
in the pretend fire fighter gear.
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL
FIRE FIGHTER
"Do you
kids think that fire fighters go into burning buildings in plain
clothes? Fire fighters were special clothes that keeps them cool
and from getting burned. All the fire fighters' special clothes
are fire resistant."
Don your turnout
gear with SCBA. Demonstrate to the students that you are still
the same person.
Helmet: it
is hard, has a brim to protect their neck and has a face shield
to protect their face
Boots: they
have a steel sole and toe, to protect their feet and ankles
Pants: they
are strong, easy to get into, and protect their legs
Coat: three
in one: rubber lining, cloth quilt (like a sweater), and special
outer cloth with bright tape
Gloves: these
protect their hands from cuts and burns
Breathing
Tank and Air Mask: Poisonous gases will hurt them, so they
must pack their own safe, clean, breathable air
All of this equipment
helps protect us when we fight building fires and make rescues.
It weighs between 60-70 lbs., and can be very uncomfortable, but
without it we could get very hurt.
Questions and Answers
1. What do smoke
detectors do?
Stay awake all night "sniffing" for smoke.
2. Should you
bother mom or dad when they are cooking?
NO! You or mom or dad could get burned.
3. What should
you do if you see a fire?
GET OUT OF THE BUILDING AND QUICKLY TELL AN ADULT!
4. What should
you do if your smoke detector goes off or you smell smoke in your
house?
Yell FIRE….FIRE and get out.
5. Should children
play with matches and lighters?
NO! Nobody should play with matches and lighters. MATCHES AND LIGHTERS ARE
ADULT TOOLS; NOT TOYS!
6. How many of
you have an escape plan?
Hopefully everyone. If you don't, go home and make one with your family and
practice it.
7. Should you
keep your bedroom door shut when you go to bed?
Yes! Your bedroom door keeps out the poisonous smoke in the event of a fire.
8. What do you
do when your clothes catch on fire?
Stop, Drop, and Roll…. covering your face with your hands.
9. What is a
special meeting place?
It is a place you and your family meet outside of your home in the event of
a fire (mailbox, tree, street sign, ect.).
10. What is the
fire department's phone number?
9-1-1
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