http://www.americansafetyzone.com/fire-safety/fire-safety-for-kids.html Fire safety for kids means important lessons. en-us Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:19:43 EDT Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:19:43 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 The incredible importance of fire safety for kids What if they do not know where the nearest exits are? What if your children do not know what to do in the event of a blaze, or if they smell smoke in their room and you don't? These are important questions as you teach fire safety for kids and adults alike. In a home there is always risk of a big fire, even if you don't think about it on a daily basis. Fortunately, you can teach fire safety for kids at any time as well, so that they are prepared. Just a few lessons here and there could save lives down the line. Isn't that worth it? When it comes to fire safety for kids, you can make sure that they know... The absolute basics of fire safety if they need to get out of the house. Stop, drop and roll, baby. Know where the nearest exit is and how to get to it in a fire. You have to know it by feel as well as by sight, as the smoke may make that difficult. Also, have a contingency plan in place if at all possible. Make sure you have fire safety products such as smoke detectors in place and tested regularly. Putting out the fire yourself could be impossible, but not if you catch it early enough. If you possess fire extinguishers, make sure that the kids know where they are. If they are old enough, you can teach them how to use the apparatuses as well. It is worth your time and energy to teach fire safety for kids, no matter how young they are. Being prepared for an emergency is not the kind of thing you always think about, but it can save your live and the lives of your dependents. Give it some thought today. Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:19:43 EDT