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Children and Fire Safety

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When it comes to children, safety should be a priority and when it comes to fire safety, it is no exception.

Here is everything you need to know about children and fire safety!

Kids and Fire Safety- Facts and Stats

  • Every day, at least one child dies from a home fire and another 293 children are injured from fires or burns.
  • Ninety percent of all fire-related deaths are due to home fires.
  • Home fires can spread rapidly and leave families as little as two minutes to escape after an alarm sounds.
  • Children under 5 years of age are at the greatest risk from home fire death and injury; their death rate is nearly twice the national average.
  • Each year, nearly 488 children ages 14 and under die in home fires, and another 116,600 children are injured from a fire/burn related incident.

Downloads

  • Home Fire Safety Tips for New Parents
  • Home Fire Safety Tips for Caregivers
  • Caregiver Safety Tips for Children
  • Baby and Toddler Fire Safety Checklist

Fire Safety and Children- Helpful Hints

Keep Children Safe from Fire and Burns:
Some children are curious about fire. There are simple steps you can make to keep you and the people you love safer from fires and burns.

  • Keep children 3 feet away from anything that can get hot. Space heaters and stovetops can cause terrible burns. Keep children away from anything that can lead to injury.
  • Keep smoking materials locked in a place that is out of reach. Never leave cigarette lighters or matches where children can reach them.
  • Never play with lighters or matches around children. Kids may try and imitate the dangerous behavior.

More Resources

  • Safe Kids Worldwide
  • Ready.gov
  • Sparky.org 

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