Information for Kids
Hey Kids!
Learning about fire safety is very important, but it can be fun!
Learning Fire Safety:
- Take a look around your house with your parents. Are there fire safety hazards? Use this checklist to find out.
- Have you gone over Operation E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills in the Home) with your parents or guardians?
- Sit down with your parents and create a fire escape plan for every room in your house. Make sure you can identify two ways out of every room.
- Pick a family meeting place outside. Make sure everyone in your family knows where to meet.
The Consequences of Playing with Fire:
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While fire is an important tool for adults, there can be serious consequences if someone uses fire in a dangerous way. Both children and adults can be charged with a crime if they intentionally set a fire. Fire can spread quickly and get out of control. Fire can cause large amounts of property damage and also hurt or kill people.
- In addition, children who play with fire can get into serious trouble. You could have to complete community service or even spend time in juvenile hall if caught setting fires.
These Pages Have Fun Fire Safety Games and Activities:
U.S. Fire Administration for Kids
Learn about fire safety with Marty and Jett! Enjoy coloring pages, games, and become a junior fire marshal.
Sparky the Fire Dog
Sparky has many fun activities, coloring pages, and safety tips for kids of all ages.
Smokey the Bear
Smokey Kids includes fun games, coloring pages, and stories about wildfires. There are also has safe camping tips on the website.
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Make sure you and your family know what to do in case of a fire. Create an escape plan, and practice it twice per year! |