Fire Safety For Kids

Fire safety tips
Many fire eruption cases that have been reported are caused by kids. So teaching them to stay away from the stuff that could start off the fire is very important.

Here are a few fire safety tips: Download these tips in PDF

• To stay away from lighters and matches, and never use them without the supervision of an adult or their permission.
• Teach your children to turn off the heaters and candles when leaving the room.
• This tip is for parents to keep flammable objects away from the stove. It mitigates the risk of accidental fire from the hands of children.
• Install fire and smoke alarms in each bedroom.
• Make sure that the windows in the rooms are not stuck closed.
• You can also place the escape ladder on the first floor, from where the children can escape easily. Tell them how to reach there and safety exit.
• In case of fire, kids might get hurt from burning knobs and other hot objects. Instruct the kids to check the knobs if they are hot. This also includes touching the hot objects with a towel or other clothes to avoid burning.
• Smoke increases eye irritation that causes teary eyes. Explain to them how to use hands for searching exits and not eyes.
• Coach them to stay out once they are out. Kids might try to go inside for something they want.