“Dry wood meets fire and burns, children meet fire and are in danger,” an old proverb speaks of the hidden dangers of fire for children. Teaching children fire safety skills is essential to protect them from unfortunate accidents. So how can we effectively teach children these skills?
Understanding Fire Causes, Enhancing Fire Safety Awareness for Children
To teach children fire safety skills, first, we need to help them understand the causes of fires and how to prevent them.
Common Causes of Fire
According to statistics from the Department of Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police (Ministry of Public Security), the main causes of fires are negligence and carelessness in the use of electricity, fire, gas, and flammable materials.
Raising Fire Safety Awareness for Children
- Explain to children about fire: Let children know what fire is, the harm it can cause, and how dangerous it is to come into contact with fire.
- Teach children how to use fire safely: Guide children on how to use fire correctly, not to play with fire, and not to start fires on their own, especially without adult supervision.
- Learn how to react in case of fire: Teach children how to call adults when they detect a fire, how to escape in case of fire, and how to use a fire extinguisher (if available).
- Always remember the emergency number 114: Teach children how to call 114 in case of fire or explosion.
Fire Safety Skills for Children: Acting Promptly in Case of Fire
When a fire occurs, children need to remain calm and act promptly to escape safely. Below are the basic skills that children need to be equipped with:
How to Escape in Case of Fire
- Escape outside as quickly as possible: Teach children how to escape the fire area as quickly as possible, without running against the wind direction.
- Cover nose and mouth with a wet cloth: Smoke can cause suffocation, so teach children how to cover their nose and mouth with a wet cloth to avoid inhaling smoke.
- Use the fire escape staircase: If there is a fire escape staircase, teach children how to use it to move downstairs.
- Choose the safest escape route: Teach children how to choose the safest escape route, avoiding escape routes blocked by fire or smoke.
- Do not use the elevator: Elevators may malfunction in case of fire, so teach children not to use elevators to escape.
- Do not hide in a room: Teach children not to hide in a room when a fire occurs, as smoke and fire can easily spread in enclosed spaces.
- Call for rescue: After escaping, teach children how to call for rescue by dialing 114.
Regular Practice: Children Remember Fire Safety Skills
To ensure children can remember and apply fire safety skills effectively, parents and teachers need to regularly remind and practice with children.
Alt text: Children practicing fire safety skills with adults during a training session.
Fun Learning Games: Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness
Play is the most effective way for children to learn. Use fun learning games to teach children fire safety skills.
Alt text: Children participating in a game designed to teach fire safety awareness and procedures.
Expert Advice
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van A, education expert, University B believes: “Teaching children fire safety skills needs to start from a young age. Parents and teachers need to regularly remind and practice with children to create self-protective reflexes when they encounter danger.”
Conclusion
Teaching children fire safety skills is essential to protect them from the hidden dangers of fire. Let’s join hands to equip children with these skills to create a safe environment for them. Please share this article with friends and family to raise fire safety awareness for children together!
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