Fire Safety
What information should you give first when calling 911?
your address or location.
Should you open the door for someone you don’t know?
No
What should you do to treat a minor burn?(ex., you spilled hot soup on yourself.)
Run the area under cold water
What should never go in the microwave?
Metal
You fall and scrape your knee outside—what are the first two steps?
What is clean it and bandage it?
True or False: You should hide if you smell smoke in the house.
False!
True or False: It’s okay to tell strangers you’re home alone.
False!
True or False: Ice should be placed directly on an injury.
False! Ice should be wrapped in a barrier like a cloth or paper towel.
If the power goes out, what should you locate?
A flashlight
Your friend faints while home alone—what should you do first?
call for help or 911.
If smoke is in the room, how should you move?
crawl low under the smoke.
A random number calls and you answer, they ask to speak to a parent but your parents are not home, what should you say?
My parent isn't available to come to the phone right now, please call back later.
True or False: You should never attempt to move a person with a spine or neck injury.
True! Unless, of course, they are in immediate danger such as in the road.
True or False: It is okay to leave cooking food unattended.
False! Always stay within eyesight of whatever is cooking.
You smell smoke but don’t see fire—what should you do?
investigate safely and leave if necessary
What can you use to help put out a small grease fire?
a lid or baking soda.
What should you never post online when home alone?
That you are alone or your location.
True or False: someone experiencing a nose bleed should keep their chin up?
False! Chin down, hold pressure under the bridge of the nose.
What should you do when you arrive home from school?
Lock the door behind you and check in with a caregiver to let them know you've made it home safely.
You get something in your eye while cleaning. What is the safest first step?
rinse your eye with clean water
Something in the toaster begins to smoke, there is no fire but the smoke alarm starts going off. What should you do? (Name at least two steps)
Unplug the toaster, open a window, wave a towel under the smoke alarm to disperse the smoke and get air flowing.
Should you invite a friend to come over without permission?
No!
Name three items found in a basic first aid kit.
bandages, gloves, antiseptic wipes, gauze, tape, tweezers, etc.
Name three important things everyone should know before staying home alone.
Location of fire extinguisher, location of first aid kit, location of a phone, emergency contacts, house rules, what to do in emergency situations.
You find someone unconscious on the floor. What is your first action?
Check responsiveness and call 911 immediately.