Fire Safety Week Activities
Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. Share these top 10 fire safety tips with your students to teach important fire safety practices they should know and follow all year round!
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Free Top Ten Fire Safety Tips
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10 Fire Safety Activities
1. Stop, Drop, and Roll Drill
Have the students stand up at their desks. On the teacher's signal, they all practice "Stop, Drop, and Roll" in place. This quick activity helps reinforce what to do if their clothes catch fire. Discuss when and why to use this important safety move.
2. Fire Safety Simon Says
Play a game of "Simon Says" using fire safety actions. For example, "Simon says: test the smoke detector," "Simon says: crawl under smoke," or "Stop, Drop, and Roll!" This fun twist on the classic game reinforces fire safety rules while keeping students active.3. Firefighter Role-Playing
Ask students to pretend they are firefighters, and have them explain what they would do in different situations. For example, "What would you do if you saw a fire in your house?" or "What’s your escape plan?" Let students act out their responses while practicing safety tips.4. Fire Safety Discussion Circle
Gather students in a circle and ask them to share what they already know about fire safety or what they would do in case of a fire. Then, go over key tips from the printable worksheet and have students talk about which tips are most important and why.
5. Draw Your Escape Plan
Hand out paper and ask students to quickly sketch a fire escape plan for their home. They should include exits, smoke detectors, and a meeting place. After a few minutes, students can share their plans with the class. This allows them to visualize and reinforce their family’s fire escape route.6. Escape Plan Obstacle Course
Set up an obstacle course in the classroom or gym where students practice their fire escape plan. They can crawl under "smoke" (fabric sheets), "stop, drop, and roll" at certain stations, and race to the designated meeting spot. This reinforces the importance of having and practicing an escape plan.7. Fire Safety Bingo
Create bingo cards featuring key fire safety rules (e.g., smoke detectors, escape plans, 911, matches). As you discuss each tip, students mark off the corresponding square. The first to complete a row shouts "Fire Safety!" and can receive a small prize.8. Hot Stove, Cold Stove Game
A variation of "Red Light, Green Light," where the teacher calls out "Hot Stove!" to get students to freeze and "Cold Stove!" to have them move forward. Use this to explain kitchen safety, teaching students when to stop near a stove or when it’s safe to move.9. Firefighter Relay
Have students dress up as firefighters (use oversized jackets, helmets, etc.) and run a relay race. Each station can represent a fire safety task like testing a smoke detector (with a button or pretend item) or pretending to "stop, drop, and roll." This encourages both movement and understanding of different fire safety steps.
10. 911 Role Play
Pair students up for a role-playing activity where one plays the caller and the other plays the 911 operator. They practice dialing 911 and giving their home address in case of a fire. You can also use this as a chance to review the importance of knowing emergency numbers and information.
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Best Selling Printable Fire Safety Craft Activity
This foldable craftivity is perfect for October Fire Prevention Month, a community helpers unit or as a fire safety review. There are several variations of the ONE template for easy differentiation. There are eight sections for students to write or draw fire safety tips.
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