Fire Safety
Name a place you should NOT store oven mitts or hot pads
In the drawer under the oven
True or False?
It is safe to put aluminum foil in the microwave.
False
Bonus: Do you know why?
If there is a serious emergency, who do you call?
911
Bonus: Name 2 emergencies you would need to call 911 for.
Name the #1 safety rule for candles.
If you leave the room, blow out the candle first.
Where is your fire extinguisher?
Tell us where it is. If you don't know, go look for it.
What do you do if your clothes catch fire?
STOP, DROP, and ROLL
If there is a fire on the stove should you use
A. Baking soda
B. Water
Baking soda
Make sure all windows and doors are______when you are home alone.
locked
True or False: It is a good idea to leave your dryer running when you leave the house.
False
Bonus: Why is this a bad idea?
How often do you check batteries in smoke alarms?
Once a month
What should you have in your home to put out a fire?
Fire extinguisher
When using a knife to cut food, you should cut...
A. Toward yourself
B. Away from your body
Away from your body
Bonus: Why?
Where could you find a flashlight in your home?
Who can go find a flashlight?
How often should you check your dryer for lint?
Every time you use it.
Should you put water on a fire caused by an electric cord?
NO
What should NOT be used on a grease fire at home?
Water
When cooking on the stove top, pots and pans should be put on the ______________ burner
A. Front
B. Back
Back
You answer the phone and someone asks to speak to your mom. What do you say?
She can't come to the phone right now. Can I give her a message?
She is busy right now. May I take a message?
You are using the toaster and something gets stuck in it. What do you do?
What do you NOT do?
You do NOT stick a knife in it to get the food out.
You DO unplug the toaster first and then dump the food out onto a plate or paper towel because there will probably be crumbs in it.
If a fire blocks a doorway, how would you get out of a building?
Through a window on the first floor.
Bonus: You are upstairs and don't have a ladder. What do you do?
What item in your home can alert you about a fire?
Smoke Detector/Alarm
Pot and pan handles should be pointing to the ____of the stove
A. Front
B. Back or side
Back or side
Bonus: Why?
What do you do if someone knocks on your door?
Do not answer it. Do not open the door.
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
PULL (the pin out)
AIM (point to the base of the fire)
SQUEEZE (the handle)
SWEEP (from side to side)
Should you use an elevator if there is a real fire?
NO
Bonus: There is a fire DRILL at school and you are upstairs with your friend who is in a wheelchair. Is it ok to use the elevator?