Home Fire Safety Tips 

• Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home
• Test your smoke alarms monthly
• Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year
• Practice a home escape plan frequently with your family
• Never open doors that are hot to the touch
• Have two escape routes from each room when possible

Child Fire Safety Tips

• Show children how to crawl low on the floor, below the smoke, in case of fire
• Keep matches and lighters in a secured drawer or cabinet
• Teach children to get out quickly and to stay out in case of fire
• Practice a home fire escape plan with your children and designate a meeting place outside
• Teach children the nature of fire: hot, fast, dark and deadly!
• Teach children not to hide from firefighters
• Supervise young children closely
• Familiarize children with the sound of your smoke alarm
• Demonstrate to children how to stop, drop to the ground, and roll if their clothes catch fire
• Bring your children to your local fire station

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