Navigation Home About KAK Shop Our Merchants Jen's Blog Links Local Links Contact Us  The Kaboodle Shopping      Maternity Clothes Guide      Neat Baby Gear         Bumbo Baby Sitter         BebePod Seat         Diaper Bags         Space Saver High Chair      Baby Clothes      Baby Items      Baby Furniture      Oh Baby!      Home      Trying to Conceive      Infertility      Health Insurance      Maternity Insurance      Baby Shower for Multiples      Baby Gift Baskets      Pregnancy Calendar      Are Ultrasounds Safe?      What is a Doula?      Nutrition While Pregnant      Foods to Avoid      Breastfeeding      Pumping Breast Milk           Bringing Home Baby      After Baby      Why is my Baby Crying?       Baby Teething I      Baby Teething II      Baby Massage      Intro to Solid Foods I      Intro to Solid Foods II	Fire Safety Welcome to KidsAndKaboodle's section on Fire Safety. Learn what to do in case of a fire, visit some helpful links, and read some statistics that may surprise you. Not Just for Fieldtrips                                             I spoke with Cpt. Kirk Jackson of the Lexington Fire Department in Lexington, KY. He told me that he really encourages parents to take their children to their local fire department to familiarize the children with fire safety.   I was under the impression that visiting the fire department was something only for fieldtrips at school or boy scout groups. "Captain Kirk" told me that was just not the case. "We have parents and kids come by all the time to take a look around. We give them a tour, let them see the trucks and equipment and even put on our gear for them." If there is a fire in your home, your children may be afraid of firemen in their protective gear. "With their masks on, they sound like Darth Vader. It can be scary to a kid," says Jackson. Don't wait until a tragedy strikes your home. Go on by and visit your local fire department. Not only will it be an educational experience for you and your kids, but it's also a lot of fun! Be sure to visit the Division of Fire and Emergency Services at www.lfucg.com/lexfire A special thanks to Cpt. Kirk Jackson!   What To Do in Case of a Fire 1. Prepare a floor plan of your home showing at least two ways out of each room. 2. Sleep with your bedroom door closed. In the event of fire, it helps to hold back heat and smoke. But if a door feels hot, do not open it; escape through another door or window. 3. Easy-to-use window escape ladders are available through many catalogues and outlet stores. For instance, First Alert sells one for around $90. 4. Agree on a fixed location out-of-doors where family members are to gather for a head count. 5. Stay together away from the fire. Call 911 from another location. Make certain that no one goes back inside the burning building. 6. Check corridors and stairways to make sure they are free of obstructions and combustibles. 7.To help cut down on the need for an emergency exit in the first place, clear all unnecessary items from the attic, basement, garage, and closets. These tips on what to do in case of a fire are from http://seniors.tcnet.org/index.html Did you know? According to the National Fire Data Center... In 1996 the U.S. fire death rate was 18.8 deaths per million population, one of the highest death rates in the industrialized world. Fire is the third leading cause of death in the home. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the United States. It is also the leading cause of injuries. Nearly 80 per cent of all fire fatalities occur in the home. Be sure to check out the National Fire Data Center's website at www.usfa.fema.gov   Some Helpful Links: The Senior Corner: Here is a great site with so much information! They have an extensive list of tips on how to prevent fires in the home. Fire Safety Tips: Another great site for fire prevention. Survive Alive: A wonderful site for both parents and children. This site is the "Survive Alive" program designed just for kids	Occupational               Therapy   What Is OT?     OT Activities     Toy Guide     Sensory Tables     Resources      Safety Car Seat Safety      More Car Seat Safety      Do's and Don'ts      Local Seat Checks      Go on a Seat Check      Project Safe Seat Internet Safety Summer Safety Sports Safety Fire Safety Halloween Safety Articles     What is AHA?     Digital Cameras     Potty Training     Colds and Allergies     Fighting Germs     Immunizations     Kids and Juice     Stressed Kids     Yoga     Finding a Babysitter      Night Terrors           What is Head Lice? Part I     What is Head Lice Part II Communities Lexington, KY       Calendar of Events        Parenting Forum
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