Welcome to our Fire Safety Tips for Kids page!

Learning how to stay safe around fire is an important part of growing up. Fires can happen quickly, but knowing what to do can help keep you and your family safe at home, at school, and in your neighborhood. On this page, you’ll learn simple fire safety tips, how smoke alarms help protect you, and what to do if there is an emergency. You’ll also find fun activities, videos, and games that make learning about fire safety easy and exciting. Firefighters work every day to keep our community safe, and they want kids to be prepared, too! Take a few minutes to explore, practice your escape plan with your family, and remember—fire safety is everyone’s job. Stay smart, stay safe, and have fun learning!

Fire Safety Tips for Kids

• Stop, Drop, and Roll if your clothes catch on fire
• Never play with matches or lighters
• Tell an adult if you see something unsafe

• Smoke alarms help wake you up if there is a fire
• Test them once a month with an adult
• Change batteries when an adult says it’s time

• Know two ways out of every room
• Practice your fire drill with your family
• Pick a safe meeting place outside (like a tree or mailbox)
• Once you’re out, stay out and call 9-1-1

• Coloring pages
• Draw your family’s escape plan- Click Here
• The History of Sparky the Fire Dog
• NFPA Kids
• Ready.gov  (Ask a parent to help download or print activity sheets.)

Did you know firefighters visit schools and community events?  Click here to schedule an event

• Fire safety presentations
• Station tours
• Community events 

Call 9-1-1 only for real emergencies, such as:

• A fire
• Someone is hurt or very sick
• You are in danger

If you call 9-1-1:

• Stay calm
• Tell them your name and where you are
• Answer their questions

          🚒  Remember  🚒

Firefighters are your helpers, not your scare-ers! We wear big gear and loud helmets, but underneath it all, we’re friendly and ready to help. If there’s ever an emergency, don’t be afraid—come to us, wave us down, or ask for help.

Keep learning, keep practicing, and most importantly—stay safe and have fun being a fire-smart kid! 🔥🧯😊