Summer is almost here and schools will go on summer break. For a fire safe summer, remember these tips:
• Make a home fire escape plan and practice it at least twice a year with your children.
• Have a fire escape plan for young children who cannot get outside by themselves. Talk about who will help each child get out safely.
• Children should know what to do when they hear a smoke alarm and there is no adult around. Help them practice going to an outside meeting place.
• Teach children to never go back inside a building that is on fire.
• Keep children 3 feet away from anything that can get hot.
• Keep smoking materials locked up in a high place.
• Never play with lighters or matches when you are with your children.