HARVARD FIRE DEPARTMENT
KIDS ZONE
How to Prevent Fires
In the Kitchen...
- Never cook alone or without an adult
- Remember to turn the pot handles toward the center of the stove. They should never hang over the edge where someone could bump into it and knock it off the stove.
-Never leave cooking unattended, this is the #1 cause of household fires.
Throughout Your House...
- Never put anything over a lamp, like clothes or a blanket, not even when playing.
- Don't get too close to the fireplace or wood stove. You could get burned or your clothes could catch fire. If your clothes catch fire, STOP, DROP and ROLL, don't forget to cover your face.
- NEVER play with matches, lighters, or candles. If you see matches or lighters in a room, tell an adult right away.
- Remind adults to change smoke detector batteries at least once a year.
Around Electricity...
- You should never play with electrical cords.
- Never stick anything into an electrical outlet.
- Always turn off any lights, TV's and any other electric equipment when you leave a room or are finished using them.