Smokey the Bear's Tips

Only You Can Prevent Fires

Ways You Can Prevent Fires

1. Never play with matches or lighters.

2. Don't touch lit candles.

3. Always get permission before you use the stove and never leave cooking food unattended.

What to do in Case of Fire

1. Go out fast and stay out. Don't stop to take anything.

2. Check doors before opening them. Feel the door with the back of your hand.  If it's warm, use another exit.

3. Crawl low under smoke.

4. If your clothes catch on fire, STOP, DROP and ROLL.

5. Make a Fire Escape Plan with your family.  It should show two ways out of every room, and where to meet outside in case of fire.

How to Prepare for Emergencies

1. Keep the phone number for the fire department, police department, family doctor, and poison control center by every phone.

2. Learn what to do in an emergency: 

• Stay calm
• Call 911
• Explain the problem
• Give the address
• Listen carefully to directions from the 911 operator
• Don't hang up until you are told to do so.

3. All family members should take a basic first-aid course.