Safety Tips For Parents

• Keep matches and lighters out of children's reach. Children are intrigued by fire, so teach them that matches and lighters are tools for adults, not toys.
• Never let children light candles on cakes, and supervise children until the candles are extinguished.
• Keep items that can burn at least three feet away from fireplaces and space heaters. Never leave children unattended near working fireplace, wood stove, or spce heater.
• Establish a three-foot safety zone around the stove or other heating appliances. Do not allow children and pets to play in this area.
• Turn pot handles inward. Handles that stick out can be easily bumped or grabbed by children.
• Let children hear the smoke alarm, and explain what it means. Remind them NEVER to borrow batteries from a smoke detector.
• Demonstrate to children how to crawl low and stay under any smoke. Use a damp towl to cover teir nose and mouth only if one is immediately available. Instruct them how to pull theirshirt over their nose and mouth if necessary.
• Teach children to stop, drop, and roll. Immediately after leaving a burning building, anyone whose clothes are on fire should stop, drop to the ground, and roll over and over until all flames are extinguished.
• Make certain children understand that they can't re-enter the house to retrieve pets or keepsakes. If pets are inside, notify the fire fighters.
• Arrange a visit to the fire station so your children can seee fire fighters in full gear. Teach children that fire fighters' jobs are to save children.

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