Practice fire safety in your home.
- Keep matches and lighters in a secured drawer or cabinet.
- Have your children tell you when they find matches or lighters.
- Develop a home fire escape plan, practice it with your children, and designate a place to meet outside.
- Teach children the nature of fire. It is FAST, HOT, DARK, and DEADLY!
- Install smoke alarms on every level in your home.
- Familiarize children with the sound of the smoke alarm.