Fire Drills are conducted quartly or any time a new child begins day care. We watch a special fire safety video and each child also gets a video to take home and keep. We review the video, sing songs we learned and discuss and practice stop, drop and roll. We discuss where our emergency exits are and learn where to meet outside during a fire drill. We encourage that fire safety be practed at home as well because we all need a safe place to meet in an emergency. They learn, "Don't Hide-Go Outside". Crawl quickly to the closest door. Don't try to find your special teddy or toy and don't be afraid of the fireman. We see pictures of what the fireman actually looks like with all his gear on and how it can look a little bit scarey but he is there to help. Each child goes home with a certificate of safety and participation.
Video can be seen on youtube at:
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JqWpGGARjc
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3trR45ayU5k
Video can be seen on youtube at:
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JqWpGGARjc
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3trR45ayU5k