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STOP, DROP,
& ROLL!
f clothes catch fire, they Children most especially
I can spread very quickly, are at risk of clothing
engulfing the victim in flames. fires from an early age.
Certain types of clothing, They may be fascinated
especially synthetic, may melt by matches and lighters
and stick to the skin. The best and may not be careful
way to reduce flame injury is about fireplaces or
to extinguish the burning barbecues. Teach them
fabric as quickly as one to stop, drop, and roll,
possibly can. With this it is and cover their faces
important to take note of the with fire clothes.
Stop, Drop and Roll steps to Children are also
put out burning clothing. In confused about when to
these scenarios you're not pause, drop, and roll.
often going to have a choice Stress the importance of
as to where you're rolling, as understanding when to
this is determined by the do this kind of action.
"Stop" step. If possible, it is Only do it when clothes
helpful to roll up a rug or a are caught in the flames.
thick, non-flammable
material. A tent canvas would
be one good example of this
to help smother the flames. If
this is available, you might try
to roll it up to use it to help
smother the flames.
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