Begin your escape right away and alert others by shouting, "Fire! Everyone Outside!"

Test doors with the back of your hand before opening them and try to use an alternate escape
route if you feel heat on the door. Stay low to the floor to avoid inhaling harmful smoke.

Once out, stay out of a burning building.

Call 911 from a safe location using a neighbor's phone or cell phone.

All of the above.

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Knowing what to do should a fire occur is very important. In a fire, seconds count. Practicing home fire drills will ensue that everyone in your home knows what to do in case of a fire. Once out, stay out! Never go back in a burning building.

a high rise hotel

your home

a school

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Contrary to what most people think, you are not at greatest risk from fire in hotels or other public places. Most fires and unintentional injuries occur in the home, where you are at greatest risk.

In the middle of the day

During the holidays

In the summer

Between the hours of midnight and 6am

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Smoke alarms protect you from fire. Since most fires occur when you are sleeping, it's important to install smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside sleeping areas and bedrooms. The ultimate test for smoke alarms is their ability to wake you when you are asleep.

If you see somebody playing with matches or lighters and you tell an adult, you are a tattle tale.

If you see somebody playing with matches or lighters and you tell an adult, you may be saving a life.

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Matches and lighters are tools, not toys. Children playing with matches or lighters is a leading cause of home fires and one in which the children and others present are often hurt or killed. If you see matches or lighters, ask an adult to put them away.

up

down

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Should you be caught in smoke, CRAWL! Smoke rises, so stay close to the floor where the air will be less toxic.

One

Two

None

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If the primary way out of a room is blocked by fire or smoke, you will need a second way out. The second way out may be a window onto an adjacent roof or by using an escape ladder (tested and approved by a testing laboratory). Practice a home fire drill using both the primary and secondary routes.

true

false

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True! Fire drills are an important part of being safe in school and prepare you for what you need to do in the event of a fire. Practicing home fire drills before an emergency can help every member of your family get out quickly and safely.

every six months

Once a year

Once a month

Never

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Smoke alarms should be tested once a month. All smoke alarms have a test button that you can push to check the alarm and make sure it's working. If your family has been out of town, it's a good idea to test the smoke alarm when you return home. And remember, the batteries in the smoke alarms need to be changed at least once a year.

199

911

119

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Emergencies don't happen very often. But when they do, you want to get help fast. When you dial 911, you will be connected with the emergency help you need - whether it's an ambulance, the fire department or the police.

start running.

pick up the phone and call someone.

stop, drop to the floor and roll your body over and over until the flames are extinguished.

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Clothing fires are a significant cause of fire injuries to the children (and adults too). While it may be your natural reaction to run- this will make the situation much worse. Be sure to STOP, DROP and ROLL to smother the flames the moment clothes start to burn.

true

false

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True. Bike helmets reduce the risk of head injury by up to 85%. In Montgomery County, if you are under the age of 18, you are required by law to wear an approved bicycle helmet when travelling on any public road. Cyclists over 19 are encouraged to wear helmets for their own safety, but are not required to by law.

Cross at a corner or in a marked crosswalk

Stop at the curb and look LEFT, RIGHT and LEFT again

Make eye contact with drivers before crossing

Cross with an adult if you are under ten

All of the above

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All of the Above. Anyplace where there is a potential for moving vehicles is a potentially dangerous traffic situation for children. This includes residential areas, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, quiet streets and busy streets. Children need parental/ adult supervision in and around traffic to keep them safe.