Fire Safety Tips to Teach Children

9/20/2021 (Permalink)

Children should be taught the following if a fire occurs:

• If a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm sounds, it means that there could be a dangerous situation involving fire, smoke, or a poisonous gas.
• If fire, smoke or carbon monoxide is present, they should crawl either on their hands and knees or on their belly instead of standing.
• Doors should be checked before opening them by feeling to see if they are hot. If they feel hot, they should try another way out.
• To follow an escape route that you have created and to not go back inside for any reason.
• To meet at a specific place outside that has been determined to be safe.

After teaching your children the above safety tips, practice with them. Then be sure to remember to go over the escape plan and tips on a weekly or monthly schedule depending on their age.