We had Stu from Firewise talking to our junior students about fire safety...
Students learned:
- If they find a lighter or matches, they should give it to an adult and should not play with it
- Candles must be secure. Put it up high, not near curtains
- Once curtains catches fire, the fire spreads quickly
- Black thick smoke will fill the room / house
- Get down low, so they are away from the smoke
- When there is a fire: 'Get down, get low, get out fast' and shout: "fire, fire, fire!" on your way out
Some important things to remember...
- A safe place to go to could be a letter box or cowshed. Talk to your parents about where your safe place is
- You need two ways out of your bedroom... a window & door
- If the fire is outside the door, shut the door and get out the window
- If you have to check the door when it is closed, feel with the back of your hand
- Keep away from matches, lighters and candles
