Ms. Sangeorzan's Blog: Fire Safety

We have learned a lot about fire safety. Here are some things we learned and discussed:

* Do not play with matches or lighters. If you see them, tell an adult so that he/she can put them in a safe place. (The firefighters told us that this is a common cause of fires.)
* If the smoke alarm goes off, it means there is smoke and possibly fire inside your house. If you see smoke, get low and crawl to get outside. Leave all of your things behind. If there is a closed door, touch it first to see if it is hot. If it is, do NOT open it. You may need to go out a window.
* If you are stuck and cannot get out the window, sit by the window. A firefighter can find you easily there.
* Establish a fire escape plan and meeting place with your family.
* Never hide if you are scared. Go outside.
* Never go back inside a burning building. If you have a pet, tell the firefighters when they arrive.
* Firefighters wear lots of gear to keep them safe (special clothing, masks, air tanks, etc.). This can make them look scary but don't be scared. We got to see a firefighter all dressed up and hear what he sounded like with the mask.
* Call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
* If a part of you is on fire, STOP, DROP, and ROLL. We practiced this in the classroom - have your child show you at home!

We got to see and explore a police car.

We got to see and explore a fire truck.

Office Mack talked to us about staying safe around strangers. We discussed making a lot of noise if a stranger approaches us or tries to take us somewhere. The best thing to say might be, "This is not my parent," or "I need help!" I encourage you to go over this with your child at home.

We saw and heard what a fire man sounds like in all his gear.

Fire truck!

Here are some things you should do at home:
1. Locate the smoke detectors in your house and check the batteries. Give your child the opportunity to hear what it sounds like.
2. Make a plan for your home. Talk about different ways to get out of the house in case there is a fire. If your child's bedroom has a high window, consider buying a collapsable latter to place below their window. I suggest practicing different situations.
3. Establish a meeting place for all family members to meet once they are out of the house. We discussed waiting there no matter what. It might be a tree, a neighbor's house, or a mailbox. You should also practice going to this place.

Here are some videos to watch at home together:

We also watch a fun sing-along book. The kiddos LOVED it!

And we learned how to draw a fire truck with all of their tools: