Call the station and schedule an appointment in advance, so that staff can be on hand to spend special time with the children. Of course, plans could change if a fire call takes them away from the station. Be sure to explain when they should “stay low and go” and when it would be appropriate to “stop, drop and roll.” Children should be encouraged to cover their faces when rolling. It’s also important to teach kids to “cool and call” after they stop, drop, and roll. They need to cool the burned area (such as clothing) with water, and call for help from an adult. Make sure everyone in the family knows the emergency number by heart, whether it is 911 or another number for your location. Kids also need to know their home address.
