BPJ Fire Safety

Toys or clothes near a heater can be fire HAZARDS. What is a HAZARD?

• Something that can put out fires.

• Something that sounds an alarm.

• Something that might be dangerous.

• Something that plans for emergencies.

What does a smoke detector do?

• It rings a bell before recess and lunch.

• It sounds an alarm if it senses smoke.

• It sprays water to put out small fires.

• It cools down a building during a fire.

What happens FIRST during a fire drill at school?

• Everyone exits the classroom.

• The school fire alarm goes off.

• People walk out of the building.

• Everyone lines up at the door.

Where is the BEST place to put a fire extinguisher in your home?

• in the back corner of a large closet

• in the garden next to the back door

• in the bathroom next to the tub

• in the kitchen where people can see it