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Fire Safety Information - Teaching children to be safe with fire
Teaching children to be safe with fire
The best way to teach children is by example. Let your children see you being sensible and careful about cooking, candles, smoking and other potential fire risks. You should also:
The best way to teach children is by example. Let your children see you being sensible and careful about cooking, candles, smoking and other potential fire risks. You should also:
- encourage your children to tell you if they find matches or lighters.
- encourage older children to be responsible by letting them take part in safe, fire-related activities (for example, lighting a bonfire or candle) under the supervision of an adult.
- explain to older teenagers the risks of causing a fire from smoking. Even if they don't smoke, they'll probably go to parties where others do. Candles are also popular with many teenagers, so explain how to use them safely.
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