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While regular chimney maintenance and furnace inspections are key to preventing house fires, it's still essential that your children know how to respond and protect themselves in the event of one of these emergencies. Teaching your kids about fire safety at an early age will provide you with peace of mind and could potentially save a life. Use this helpful guide to teach your young ones what they need to know about fire safety.

4 Fire Safety Skills Kids Should Know

1. Do Fire Drills

Make a map of your home and plan an evacuation route. Share this with your kids, and keep a copy of it in their rooms for quick access. Once per month, do fire drills with your children to practice the evacuation plan. Show them the quickest and safest ways out of the home and where to meet once they get outside. 

2. Tell Them to Check Doors

chimney maintenanceLet your kids know that during a fire, they should never open doors without checking to see if they’re hot first. Tell them to protect their hands with a towel or cloth to feel the temperature of the door. If they detect warmth, they should choose an alternate way out. Teach them to stay low and cover their mouths to prevent smoke inhalation.

3. Teach “Stop, Drop, & Roll”

If clothing catches on fire, it’s essential to know “stop, drop, and roll.” This helps starve the fire of oxygen, extinguishing it. Instruct kids to immediately fall to the ground and start rolling in the event of this emergency. 

4. Practice Opening Windows

Show your children how to open windows if they cannot safely exit through doors and staircases. Practice unlocking them, removing the screens, and using the escape ladder.

 

Reduce your home’s fire risk with regular chimney maintenance from Absolute Chimney Service, LLC. They provide chimney inspections, sweeping, cleaning, and repairs to residents throughout Kennebunkport, ME, and the surrounding areas. Call (207) 967-2274 or cell (207) 251-0153 to get an estimate on fireplace repairs and book an appointment. Visit their website for chimney maintenance tips that can improve the cleanliness and safety of your fireplace. 

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