Stop, Drop and Roll

What we will learn today Today we will learn about how we can protect ourselves if our clothes, or someone else’s clothes, catch on fire.

What can happen if we stand too close to an open flame, such as a campfire, candle or grill, or something very hot, like a space heater? Our clothes can catch on fire

What should you do if your clothes catch on fire? Stop, drop and roll

Stop - where you are - never run

DROP to your hands and knees, lie on the ground with your hands covering your face

ROLL over and over, back and forth, until the fire is out

If the fire is on your sleeves, put your arms down by your side and roll over and over, back and forth, until the fire is out

If someone else is on fire: –make sure they don’t run –use a blanket to smother the fire –put water on them to put out the fire

REMEMBER - you can prevent your clothes from catching on fire by not getting too close to fire or playing with things like matches, lighters, campfires or candles.