Outdoor Fire Safety

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Outdoor Fire Safety
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What we will learn today

• We will learn about keeping safe when we are
  around fire outdoors. This could include
  campfire and fireworks.

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We have already learned that

• Fire can be a good and useful tool, if used
  correctly
• Fire can become deadly if we are not careful with
  it

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• How can an outdoor fire be useful?

• Cook our food

• Keep us warm
• Fun to sit around and talk and sing

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• How can an outdoor fire be harmful?

• Burn property and buildings
• Burn forests and hurt animals

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• How can we be safer around campfires?

• Make sure the fire is in a dirt pit, surrounded
  by rocks or in other designated areas
• Make sure it is clear of leaves and trash that
  can burn and spread the fire
• Never use gasoline or kerosene to start or
  rekindle the fire

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• How can we be safer around campfires?

• Make sure the campfire is away from your tent or
  sleeping area
• Only adults should start campfires
• When you are done with your campfire, extinguish
  it by covering it with water, stir it, then put
  more water on it

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• When cooking over an open fire

• Only adults should cook over an open fire
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that can
  accidentally touch the fire and ignite.
• Make sure your sleeves are rolled up and your
  shirts are tucked in
• Use long handled utensils or sticks when roasting
  hotdogs or marshmallows - only under adult
  supervision
• Dont throw anything in the fire - dont poke it
  with sticks

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• When you go camping -

• Make sure your tents and sleeping bags are made
  of flame retardant material. Look for the flame
  retardant tag on these items.
• Never use candles or any other open flames,
  including camp stoves, in or around tents.
• Use battery operated flashlights or lanterns in
  and around your tents.
• Place your tent upwind and a safe distance from
  open fires

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• Fireworks are a common site in campgrounds

• There are no safe fireworks
• Fireworks are dangerous and can cause serious
  burns and other injuries
• Most fireworks are not legal in Michigan
• If you use legal fireworks, like sparklers, do so
  only under adult supervision

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• REMEMBER - outdoor fires are useful and safe if
  proper measures are taken to keep them safe.