FIRE SAFETY!!!!

FIRE FACTS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

The relative risk of children under age 15 dying in a fire is lower than the general population. However, when dividing the young into subgroups, 52 percent of all child fire deaths occur to those 4 and younger.

When dividing the young into subgroups, fire injuries are highest in the 4 and under age group, decline in the middle years, but rise again in the 10 to 14 age group. This is a different pattern than deaths, which decrease as children age.

Boys are at higher risk of death from fire than girls.

KSL  NEWS June 12, 2012

"Officials were on-scene Tuesday working to determine the cause of the fire and the child's cause of death. It is believed an overloaded power strip may have been the cause of the fire and that smoke inhalation killed the boy (2yrs)."

KLS NEWS July 22, 2012

...."Scharman said the boy tried unsuccessfully to extinguish the blaze before heading upstairs through the smoke to help his grandmother, who used home oxygen, and one of the family's dogs to safety.

"The 15-year-old attempted to put the fire out by beating on it with a shoe and then some towels," Scharman said. "Unfortunately, in this case, it probably made it worse."
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At FLIP's this week, we are teaching our students the importance of knowing all about fire safety. From calling 911, to getting out safely. Our reactions to smoke and fire is mostly likely to panic. But if we have 'practiced' the situation over and over again with our families, we have a much better chance of getting out safely. In a recent study, it was shown that an entire couch was completely engulfed in flames, and the room black with smoke before the fire alarm even sounded. By that time, you have minutes before it becomes too late.
Practice stop, drop and roll with your children. Make a plan and show them how to escape from every room in the house.
Because this week is National Fire Safety week, you can go visit the nearest fire station and let the kids learn from the best. Prevention is always best.!!!