Take the Fear Out of Fire Safety | SERVPRO® of Barron, Dunn & Rusk Counties

6/10/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Barron, Dunn & Rusk Counties is here for you and your family if you experience a fire in your home or business.

If you have little kids in your home, you know how rewarding it can be to raise them up and teach them about the world. But you also know how much work it is to get it right!

While you are busy doing your best to teach them about the world and all that comes with it, it can be hard to do so without overwhelming them or scaring your little ones with the risks of daily life.

Understanding fire and fire safety practices are incredibly important for every member of your house. Whether you are 65 or 5, knowing where to go in an emergency and how to prevent a fire is crucial.

In order to increase your child’s chances of responding quickly and accurately during an emergency, you should introduce fire-safe concepts in a relaxed and encouraging environment.

<h3fire-dangers">Introducing Fire Dangers

For kids, every experience and concept is new and exciting! It can be hard to explain the consequences of fire to a little one who doesn’t really even know what fire is. In order to do this, have a conversation about the different places around your home that can produce flame, like your stove, bonfire or candles. Discuss how fire starts and what can catch on fire throughout your home.

You should also make sure to teach your children that matches and lighters are never to be played with and should only be a tool for the adults in the household. A devastating house fire can start with a curious child and a single match.

<h3your-local-fire-department">Meet Your Local Fire Department

While many kids say they want to be a police officer or firefighter when they grow up, they can easily become intimidated when an authority figure is dressed in uniform in front of them. Try to expose your child to images of these friendly heroes often through books, TV or real-life experiences. Take advantage of any open houses or meet-and-greet events so your kids can form positive experiences with these men and women.

This can help reinforce the idea that these people are only here to help in an emergency situation. Explain to them what a firefighter’s job duties are and to trust these heroes to help get you to safety. You should also encourage your children to be comfortable shouting their names or for help. Practice being as loud as you can together as you army crawl to safety!

<h3an-exit-strategy">Creating an Exit Strategy

If you haven’t created your emergency exit plan yet, you should do so right away. You can even make it a game if your children are sensitive or anxious about it! Encourage them to find the fastest ways out of every room in your home and make a map together with their findings.

In addition, you should teach your children how to open the windows in your home for a true emergency situation. This information can save their lives, but it is also dangerous knowledge for a curious child. Teach them that using the windows is only a last resort and should never be played with.

Finally, choose your outdoor meeting location together. Once you have your plan, practice it as a family at least twice a year, and ensure your children know how to call 911 from a cellphone or neighbor’s phone.

Fires can cause widespread damage. Call us for a thorough and efficient restoration.