FIRE SAFETY

Most deaths and injuries related to fire occurs in the home. To reduce the risk of unintentional injuries and deaths from fires, all homes should have smoke detectors (alarms) and carbon monoxide alarms installed FIRE SAFETY Target: I will be able to explain ways to prevent fires and reduce risk of injuries in case of fire, and list what emergency procedure steps should be followed for fire extinguisher use Pg. 29

Smoke Alarm: An alarm that sounds when smoke is detected. Children and Smoke Alarms

Carbon Monoxide: An odorless and colorless gas which reduces the ability of the blood to carry oxygen; exposure to high levels of CO can kill you

CO is found in fumes produced any time you burn fuel in cars or trucks, small engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, or furnaces.

One of the best ways to prevent CO poisoning in the home is to install a CO detector outside of the bedrooms

On the separate sheet of paper… Fire Escape Plan: a plan for exiting a building safely in the event of a fire Should be set up in advance; drawn out and practiced Should include two different ways to escape from each room Should include a meeting place outside the home (ex: neighbor’s hours, light post, mailbox, stop sign, etc.) If there are infants, small children, older adults, or family members with limited mobility in the home, assign someone to assist them in the events of an emergency.

How to put out a Fire: Small kitchen fires: turn off the heat source or put a lid on the pan that has flamed up. Grease Fires: sprinkle a liberal amount of baking soda or salt onto the grease Never use water or flour on grease fires. Flour can ignite, making the fire worse, and water can cause the flaming oil to spray into other nearby surfaces.

Larger Fires: Use a Fire Extinguisher PASS: Acronym which helps you remember the steps for how to use a fire extinguisher Pull the Pin, Aim at the Base, Squeeze Trigger, Sweep from Side to Side

What to do if your Home is on Fire: Cover your mouth and nose with cloth to filter the air. Crawl out of the home to stay below the smoke. Do not open doors that feel warm or hot, and open cool doors slowly. If a door is hot and cannot be opened, stuff rugs, towels, blankets, or clothing around the door cracks to stop smoke from entering; then call out of a window for help.

After you have escaped, meet at the designated meeting place and call 911 Do not go back into a burning building. – Tell fire officials if people or animals are still inside Summary:

FIRE SAFETY 1.0 Pg. 28 Choose an option and complete the assignment to show ways to maintain safety in fires. *For drawing options, use a minimum of 4 colors; for writing, use good grammar* Option 1: Create (Draw) and solve 4 original problems relating to fire prevention and safety Option 2: Create a visual illustrating fire prevention and safety Option 3: Create a cartoon strip about fire safety Option 4: Write a story or poem demonstrating ways to prevent or maintain safety in a fire