Tag: fire safety tips for kids

Every year, thousands of children are rushed to hospitals from playing with fire hazards around the house. But many of these accidents can be prevented, such as keeping matches away from their reach. Here are some more fire safety tips for parents to protect kids from fires and burns. Fire Safety in the Home Establish and frequently practice an emergency fire escape plan Never use doors with locks in kids’ rooms Teach kids to crawl under smoke, if present Find a safe place to meet outside the home Establish and practice 2 escape routes from the home Teach children to stop, drop, and roll if their clothes are on fire Stop right away Drop to the floor, covering their face with their hands Roll on the floor to extinguish the flames Choose natural...