Fire Marshal: Just for Kids

The following is a list valuable information and instructions on fire safety for the whole family, including some fun coloring pages you can print out and interesting web sites to visit.

Have Fun and Be Safe

These web sites have fire safe checklists and escape planning grids that can help you and your family learn about fire safety and how the create a Fire Escape Plan. Also the sites include games and coloring pages.

Stop, Drop, Roll and Cool

The Stop, Drop, Roll and Cool procedure should be used to extinguish flames and lessen burn injuries if your clothing catches fire. If your clothes catch fire:

Stop: Immediately where you are.

Drop: To the ground.

Roll: Over and over, covering your face and mouth with your hands (this prevents flames from burning your face and smoke from entering your lungs). Roll until the flames are extinguished.

Cool: The burn with cool water for 10-15 minutes. Get help from an adult, and if needed, see a doctor.

Note: This page is reproduced from "Sparky's® Activity Book." The lessons in this activity book are designed to reinforce important fire safety messages to young children. These fun activities need to be supplemented with explanations of the lessons they provide. Contact your local fire department for more information. To order copies of "Sparky's® Activity Book," call the NFPA at +1 (800) 344-3555 and ask for Item No. WF-SPY-29C.