Make Sure Your Children Know Their Exits For Fires
Fire is a necessary but dangerous thing. Though we use fire less to heat our home or to cook, the fixtures we use for those neseccities are fire sources. Families with children should always be aware of potential dangers resulting from using candles to microwaving a meal.
Educate your children about fire safety. Start by asking relevant questions such as “What should you do if you smell smoke?” or “What should you do if you see a fire inside?” Allow your children to answer, do not interrupt. Instead, expound on their reply and develop a clear, concise narrative.
Get a plan of action in place using these parameters:
Teach your children two use one of two exits, whichever is more close and not obstructed.
Instruct your children not to attempt to retrieve belongings or pets.
Practice using exits in the event of a fire.
Make sure your children know to crawl along the floor.
Call 911 from a neighbor’s phone or use a mobile phone outside.
Select a meeting place outside your home.
Teach your children to respond to and not hide from firefighters.
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