Youth Fire Intervention and Education 

 Myths about youth that misuse fire

14 things parents can do.

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Close Before You Doze.

Closing your door before you go to bed is a great way to stay safe. This can block the heat and smoke from entering your room and give you time to use your second way out…your window.

Window Fall Prevention- “STOP at 4”

Window fall prevention tips”

• Keep areas in front of windows clear of ANYTHING a child can climb on.
  Children have climbed on furniture, toys and even laundry – and fallen
  out of a window.
•  Enforce a KID FREE ZONE in front of all windows.
•  Do not allow children to play near windows. Enforce this rule in your home and explain it
  to other caregivers.
  Teach children that screens keep bugs out not kids in.
  Keep windows closed and locked when not in use.
• Ask about window safety when your child visits other homes.
• On windows that pose a fall risk, limit window openings: STOP at 4” or less by installing
  child safety window stops that can be easily removed by an adult in an emergency. If you
  must open window more than 4” install a window guard that can be easily removed by an
  adult in an emergency.
  o Crime prevention devices on windows do not protect children from falls.
•  Do not let children watch you operate any child safety product!
•  Remember children imitate adults.