Fire Safety Awareness and Procedures

What is the most important thing that can keep you safe at home by warning you about smoke?

• A fire extinguisher

• A smoke alarm

• A fire truck

• A flashlight

How often should you test your smoke alarms to make sure they work?

• Once a year

• Once a week

• Once a month

• Only when you smell smoke

What is carbon monoxide?

• A visible gas that smells like smoke.

• A gas that helps plants grow.

• An invisible gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste.

• A type of fire extinguisher.

What is an escape plan for your home?

• A secret map to find hidden treasures.

• A plan that tells you how to get out of your home safely during a fire.

• A list of things to pack if you go on a trip.

• A game to play with your family.

If there is smoke in your house during a fire, what is the best thing to do?

• Hide under your bed.

• Go back inside to get your toys or pets.

• Get low to the ground and get outside.

• Use an elevator to escape.

When should you call 911?

• For anything you want

• Only for emergencies

• To prank your friends

• When you are bored

If a fire starts in your home, what should you do first?

• Hide under your bed

• Run back inside to get toys

• Use your escape plan to get out safely

• Wait for a grown-up to tell you what to do

Who should use matches and lighters, and where should they be kept?

• Kids can play with them if a grown-up is watching

• Only grown-ups should use them, and they should be kept high and out of reach

• They are safe to leave on the counter for anyone to use

• You can use them to light candles for fun

What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?

• Run around to put out the fire

• Stop, drop, and roll on the ground

• Jump up and down as fast as you can

• Scream for help without moving

What should you do with things that can burn, like curtains or paper?

• Put them right next to things that are hot

• Keep them away from things that are hot

• It doesn't matter where you put them

• Only use them when a grown-up is not home