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With school starting in the fall, it's the perfect time to review proper fire safety protocol and ensure children know what to do in the event of an emergency. Taking proactive measures now will protect your loved ones and eliminate the need for fire restoration services later. Below are three essential fire safety tips to discuss with your family before the new school year begins.

A Guide to Back-to-School Fire Safety

1. Make a Fire Safety Plan

A fire safety plan includes the necessary steps that everyone in the family should take in case of fire. Go over the locations of all doors and windows; instruct family members on how to unlock windows and remove screens; show everyone in the home where fire extinguishers are stored; and design an escape plan and designate a meeting point away from the house where the family can assemble. Also, review the basics of fire safety. If there is smoke, get as low as possible to the ground and crawl to the nearest exit, being sure to check if the exit-point is cool to the touch before opening. If clothing is on fire, stop, drop, and roll.

2. Teach Children How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

fire restoration Greater Cincinnati, OHIf kids are going to be home on their own after school, teach them how to use a fire extinguisher safely. In most cases, this involves pulling a pin, aiming the nozzle at the base of the fire, squeezing the trigger, and sweeping the hose from side to side. If you don't have an extinguisher, visit a fire restoration or fire safety provider to purchase one. All homes should have at least one extinguisher, but for enhanced protection and peace of mind, buy one for each story of your house.

3. Introduce Kids to 911

As soon as smoke is detected in the air or the fire alarms have gone off, alert the fire department by calling 911. Show kids how easy this is to do, but also stress that it should only be done in the case of an actual fire or emergency. Make sure children know how to use all the phones in the home. For smartphones with locking features, demonstrate for the kids how they can bypass the lock screen to make an emergency call.

 

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