World Series of Fire Safety

Extension cords should not run under doorways and carpets Extension cords should not run under doorways and carpets. True or False? True

How often should you test your smoke alarm? a. Once a week b. Once a year c. Once a month Once a month

Where should you go once you have safely escaped your home? Your outside meeting place

How often should you replace the batteries in your smoke alarms? Once a year or when the alarm “chirps”

How often should you practice your home fire escape plan? Twice a year

The smoke alarm has sounded The smoke alarm has sounded. You feel the doorknob and space between the door with the back of your hand. It is warm. What should you do? Use your 2nd way out

Smoke alarms should be replaced every: a. 3 years b. 10 years c. 5 years 10 years

It’s dangerous to play near the cooking area when someone is cooking It’s dangerous to play near the cooking area when someone is cooking. True or False? True

It’s safe to leave a dishtowel near the stove top. True or False?

What 3 things should you do if there is a fire in the microwave? 1. Keep the door closed Unplug the microwave Call the fire department

Should pot and pan handles on the stove top be turned in or out? Otherwise they can easily be knocked over or pulled down

How often should grown-ups have their chimneys checked? Once a year

Space heaters should be ____ feet away from walls and furniture. a. 3 feet b. 7 feet c. 12 feet 3 feet

a sturdy screen or built-in glass door What should you have on your fireplace that will keep sparks from flying into the room? a sturdy screen or built-in glass door

Don’t touch them; find an adult. Kids should put matches and lighters away in a safe place if they find them. True or False? False Don’t touch them; find an adult.

they should be unplugged What should be done with small appliances, such as coffeemakers and irons when they’re not being used? they should be unplugged

2 (usually a door & a window) Your home fire escape plan should have how many ways out of every room? 2 (usually a door & a window)

The smoke alarm has sounded and you are escaping The smoke alarm has sounded and you are escaping. There is smoke blocking your exit. What should you do? Use your 2nd way out

Having a safe way out of your home and a plan for you family is a HOMERUN in fire safety!