Prevent Burns
True or False: You should tell a grown-up when you get burned?
True: You should always tell a grown-up when you get burned
How many times should you practice your fire escape plan at home or school?
2 times a year
How long does it take for a fire to become life-threatening?
Here's a hit: It's FAST!
2 minutes!
What two things should you do if you see a fire?
Call 911 and evacuate the building
When should you call 911?
When there is an emergency involving potential danger to life or property, such as fires, medical emergencies, or crimes.
10 to 15 minutes
When is it ok for children to use matches or lighters?
Never. They are tools for adults.
What is the number one cause of fires in America?
Cooking!
What should you never do while using the stove in the kitchen?
Leave it unattended
How many exits should a fire escape plan have?
2 ways out!
What should you do first if you get burned?
Place the burn under cold water right away
If your clothes are on fire, you should..
Stop, Drop, and Roll
Would a fire wake someone up if they were asleep?
No, you could actually fall asleep faster due to the gases a fire produces
How often should you replace your fire alarms?
Here's a hint: It's over 5 years.
Every 10 years
How should you test a door it see if it's hot during a fire?
Here's a hint: The answer has something to do with a body part
With the back of your hand
Before getting into a bathtub, what should a grown-up do first?
Here's a hint: The answer sounds like BEST.
The grown-up should TEST the water to see if it's too hot.
When making a fire escape plan at home, who should be involved?
The whole family.
What is more dangerous:
1. Flames from the fire
2. Heat from the fire
3. Smoke from the fire
Here's a hint: Two of these are correct
2 and 3 heat and smoke. Hot air and smoke can scar your lungs for life.
How should you store flammable liquids?
In a cool, dry place, away from heat sources.
If your door is blocked by heat and smoke during a fire, what should you do?
Go to the window and open it
There are first-degree burns, second-degree burns, third-degree burns, and fourth-degree burns.
Which degree of burn destroys the tissue (skin) and the nerves?
Third-degree burns. This burn destroys all layers of skin, potentially damaging underlying tissues and nerves, appearing white or charred and with little to no pain.
If you make it safely out of a burning building and forget your favorite toy or see someone needing help, should you go back in?
No! Stay Out! Do not go back into the building, even if you think you can help. That's what firefighters are for.
Fire needs these three elements to start..
Here's a hint: One of these three things is something you breathe in
Oxygen, fuel, and heat
What is the most important thing to save during a fire?
Your life
If you are in a house fire, how do you prevent smoke from coming into your room?
Seal the door using blankets, rags, or anything available to seal cracks around the door to prevent smoke from entering.