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There are plenty of ways to protect your home from disaster, such as keeping fire safety supplies on hand and keeping fresh batteries in your smoke detectors. But, not all fires are preventable, so you need to prepare for the worst. This means teaching your children what to do in case of a fire.

Easy & Effective Ways to Teach Kids

1. Make an Escape Plan

Fire Safety SuppliesFirst, identify at least two ways out of every room in your home through doors and windows. Map out these escape routes and show the map to your children. Walk them through the home and point out each window or door they can use in the event of a fire.

2. Practice

If your plan includes climbing, opening windows, or using escape ladders, give your child hands-on practice at each of these steps so they’ll be less nervous and know what to do during a real fire. Older children can also practice with fire safety supplies like a fire extinguisher.

3. Identify Techniques

Teach your children the rules for different situations. For example, if your clothing is on fire, the rule is to stop, drop, and roll. If you’re in a burning house and want to go through a closed door, feel the door first to see if there is fire on the other side.

4. Use Songs

If your children have difficulty remembering rules, setting them to a simple tune can help. Choose an easy children’s song, simplify the rules as best you can, and sing it with your children until they can remember it. They can also learn the instructions for using fire safety supplies this way.

5. Play the Blindfold Game

Moving in a smoke-filled home is disorienting. To give your children some practice, have them close their eyes or put on a blindfold, then try to get out of their room or do other tasks. You can have a race or reward them with treats to make this more fun and engaging.

 

To make your home safer for your children, it’s essential to keep fire safety supplies on hand. Taylor Fire Protection Services in Wasilla, AK, has everything you need to protect your home and family, including smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and sprinklers. With over 100 years of combined experience serving the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, they are the go-to company for safety system design and installation. To get started, call (907) 373-1760 or contact them online.

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