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  Hey Kids!  Here are some basic tips that will keep you fire safe:

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         Don't Play With Things That Can Cause Fires

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Stop, Drop & Roll     

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            Crawl Low under Smoke & Know Your Way Out

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                    Exit Drills in the Home (E.D.I.T.H.)

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                  Smoke Detectors   

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Don't play with anything that can cause a Fire

Doesn't that sound simple?  Yet, you would be surprised at the number of children who play with items that can start a fire not realizing how fast a fire can grow.  Take the time to review the following safety tips:

• Don't play with matches and lighters.

• Don't play with firecrackers.

• Don't use a candle without your parents in the room.

• Don't play with BBQ starters.

• Don't light paper or other objects on fire to see if it burns.  It will and can quickly get out of control.  Fires can get out of control in seconds.

Stop, Drop & Roll

Do you know what to do if your clothes catch on fire?

• Stop immediately.

• Drop to the ground.

• Roll over and over, back and forth while covering your face and mouth.

Roll until all the flames are out.  Practice Stop, Drop & Roll so you won't forget it in case of emergency.  You can practice it with your family, even your grandparents.  Remember, STOP, DROP & ROLL is not just for kids.

Crawl Low under Smoke and Know the Way Out

• Crawl low to get our of a smoke filled room.  The air toward the floor is easier to breathe.

• You need to plan two ways out of each room before a fire occurs so you'll know where you can safely exit.

Exit Drills in the Home ( E.D.I.T.H.)

Quick, close your eyes.  Do you know two ways out of the room you are in right now?

If a fire breaks out in your home it is important that every member of the family know what to do.  So have a fire escape drill at home!

• Start by asking your parents to help you make a home fire escape plan.

• Your family can sit down together and draw a floor plan of your house

• Use the floor plan to clearly mark two ways out of every room.  Also put a big "X" where the smoke detector is located. 

• After the drawing is complete, decide where each member of the family will meet outside.

• Then practice, practice, practice until you can do the drill with your eyes closed.

Make this a family project and have fun with it.  Knowing what to do when a fire breaks out can save your life.

Smoke Detectors                             

Do you know what to do if you hear a smoke detector?

• Proceed to the nearest exit and leave the building in a calm manner.

• Public places such as schools and hotels have clearly marked exits and exit routes.  Take a few minutes to look at the posted fire exit information.  If you do not understand what the signs say, ask an adult to explain them to you.

• When you are at home it is important to know two exits out of every room.

• Practice exit drills with your family and follow your plan.

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