Fire Safety Journal

Ensuring children know how to stay safe during a fire is vital. Teaching the basics early helps them react calmly and correctly in emergencies, especially in places protected by a fire alarm or advanced fire alarm systems. Here’s a simple guide to help explain fire safety effectively.

Teaching Fire Safety Basics

Explain the Dangers

Use simple, reassuring language to explain what fire is and why it can be dangerous. Help children understand that fire alarm systems are designed to warn people early so they can escape safely. Avoid fear and focus on awareness and smart behaviour.

Introduce Fire Alarms

Explain what a fire alarm sounds like and what it means when it goes off. Let children know that there are different types of fire alarm systems, used in homes, schools, and public buildings, all serving the same purpose: keeping people safe.

Stop, Drop, and Roll

Teach children the “Stop, Drop, and Roll” technique if their clothes catch fire. Practice it regularly so it becomes familiar and automatic. This lesson works alongside understanding fire alarm system categories, reinforcing how both personal action and safety systems work together during a fire.