The Great Chicago Fire of 1871!

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871!

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Fire SafetyTips and Techniques

2FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR AROUND THE HOUSEPERSONAL SAFETY

STOP - DROP - ROLLESCAPE PLANS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

SMOKE DETECTORS

NEVER PLAY WITH FIRE!!!

3Fire needs three things to live.Heat (flames)Fuel (wood, paper, books, cotton, etc.)Oxygen (air)

Take away any one of these things and the fire goes OUT!

4Firemen use this knowledge to fight fires!They use water to remove HEAT.They use Foam to remove Oxygen.They use axes and pike poles to remove fuel.5Fire Fighters wear protective clothing to stay safe.Helmets to protect from falling objects.Steel reinforced boots to protect their feet and legs.Bunker pants/quick-hitches and coat, to protect from heat and falling hot liquid.YOU dont have this protective clothing.

6Never Play with Matches or LightersIf you find matches give them to an adultNever play with a lighterIf you see a lighter, have an adult take care of itNever play with fire of any kindPlaying with fire can cause your clothes to burn7What do you do if your clothes catch on fire? Fire needs oxygen to live.Rolling takes away the fires oxygen.Running increases the oxygen and the fire gets bigger! So What Should YOU do?8DROP

ROLL

9Smoke Detectors Save LivesCHECK THEM EVERY MONTH!CHANGE BATTERIES AT LEAST YEARLY!KEEP THEM CLEAN AND DUST FREE!

10How do You get OUT of a House Fire!Smoke and heat gather at the ceiling first.Stay LOW and CRAWL out!Feel the doors and dont open a hot door!Do not stop for ANYTHING!

11E.D.I.T.H.

12E.D.I.T.H.E = ESCAPE D = DRILLSI = INT = THEH = HOME

13TWO WAYS OUTPlan ahead and have TWO ways out of every room!Through a door or out a Window.

14ESCAPE DRILLS IN THE HOMEHow do you survive?

Install Smoke Detectors and keep them in working order!

Make an escape plan and practice it!HAVE A MEETING PLACE OUTSIDE!Once you are out of the house, STAY OUT!

15Have a meeting place outside!

Near a TreeBy the mailboxNext to the swingAnywhere away from the road and the house16Once you are out STAY OUT!Dont go back inside for anything.Dont go looking for your favorite book.Dont go to get your favorite clothes.Dont go looking for your parents or anyone.Dont even go looking for your dog. He is probably safe outside running around!STAY OUTSIDE AT THE MEETING PLACE!

17Should you call 911 before you leave the house?NO WAY!GET OUT!Call from a neighbors homeTell the neighbor to call.Remember only call 911 for emergencies.

18PLAY IT SAFE!Fire Safety is up to you!!Keep yourself safe and keep your family safe by practicing safety measures in your own home!!

19The End!

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