Fire Safety Worksheets

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Fire is a chemical reaction that can be used as a powerful tool or, when uncontrolled. It can also have the polar opposite affect and it can be one of the most destructive forces on Earth. Children do not understand the nature of this animal and need the direction of their parents and teachers to lead them to understanding. Students should understand how to prevent fires from forming. Kids should also learn what to do in case they find themselves at the scene of an active fire. They should also understand that the threat of forest fires is very real and be conscience about their actions around nature. These worksheets will help students explore methods to maintain safety in their school environment. This helps them establish a foundation on which they can become good citizens.

Fire Safety Worksheets To Print:

Safety Checklist - Not that you'll have time to read this when you need it, but see it enough to form good habits.

Do You Know Your Fire Safety? - Put a check mark next to all of the things you and your family can do around the house.

Dos and Dont's - Fill out the table below with as many things as you can think of. This will help you compile a list of things that should and not take place in your classroom and school.

Word Puzzle - Beef up or Smoke out those vocabulary words. Once you do that, use them to complete a series of sentences.

What to do When You See Flames - What is the most important thing to do in a fire? Fill in the missing letters. Then read Freddie the Fireman's very important message!

Be a Fireman's Helper! - Firemen save lives. If there is a fire they do everything they can to save lives and property, in that order. They also teach people how to prevent fires.

Create a Fire Escape Plan - We provide the basic strategy and work flow for your class to get this done.

Get Out Alive! - A great poster for your room. This reviews all of the techniques that we have explored. What to do and when.

Fire Safety Plan - This is for student's and even teacher's homes. It is a good idea to identify potential areas where a blaze may start up and where to go, if it does.

Three Magic Words - Say the words with me, STOP-DROP-ROLL! We will explain what this means and get students familiar with it.

Smoke Detectors - Smoke detectors save lives. 60% of house fire deaths occur in homes without smoke detectors. Remember to replace your batteries regularly.

Around the House - What are some things that you can do around the house to reduce the risk of a house fire?

Stop, Drop and Roll - Draw a picture of how to stop, drop and roll. Then discuss why this is so important.

GET LOW and GO! - Draw a person into the picture to demonstrate the meaning of the phrase, GET LOW and GO!

My Escape Plan - Draw a floor plan of your house. Show two escape routes that you can use in case of a fire.

Things about Fire Safety Kids Should Be Taught


Home and apartment fires result in the death of roughly 350 people each year. Children are most vulnerable to the threat of fires. There are many different things students can learn to do to avoid fires from ever starting like not playing with lighters or matches. Parents should encourage the use of flameless candles for their homes. If you must have candles make sure to put them out when you are not around them. Students should be encouraged to never leave a cooking device, whether it is a stove or an oven, unattended for any amount of time. Students should also take active roles in maintaining the alarms and smoke detectors in their home. Checking their batteries every 2 weeks can be a great reminder for youngsters.


Students should also know how to respond to these alarms and what they should do if there is an active blaze in their home. Students should learn to get out of the structure and get low if they come in contact with smoke. Students should also have a basic escape plan. What happens if you get stuck in your room and it is on a upper floor? You should plan this for every room of your home.


For a fire to exist it requires three things: heat, fuel, and oxygen. Take any of those three away and you do not have fire. When battling infernos firefighters act to remove one of those from the equation. Heat can be generated by something as simple as a spark. There are many different forms of combustible materials that act as fuel. In most cases, when a house or wildfire blaze reaches an apex, firefighters only have one have the option to wait it out until it consumes all of the available fuel. Oxygen can be removed by smothering it. This is why covering something that is burning with a blanket will put it out. The blanket removes all the oxygen.


Where Do They Commonly Start?


In homes the most common places that fires start is either kitchen or heating units. Cooking is the leading cause of fire related injuries. This often occurs because people will often heat their food and leave it unattended. You should get in the habit of never leaving anything on the stove unless you are watching it. There are two common types of ways to power a stove either with electric or gas. Electric stoves account for more ignitions. This is because the electric form has many different electrical components that can malfunction and cause the unit to overheat or not function properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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