Abby's Homework

Fires are most likely placed in forests, in houses, and in cars.

A smoke detector is an alarm that worns about firess. Becasue the smoke goes near it and it goes beep really loud.

How often should we change the batteries in a smoke detector? Twice a year otherwise it will beep nonstop.

Definitions:
safety: free from danger
battery: something that stores inergy
smoke: the cloud made from a fire
emergency: a serious situation
firefighters: somebody who fights fires
hazard: a possible danger
drill: to teach a skill
instructions: a lesson

Why is it safer to drop low and get under the smoke and fire, when escaping a burning building? Because smoke can make it hard to see.

What are the five steps you should follow if your clothers carch on fire? stop-drop-roll-cool and call

Sentences:
Fire safety is good to know.
Change the battery!
Smoke if very dangerous.
A fire is an emergency.
Hey there is the firefighter!
Smoke can be a hazard.
A fire drill is good practise.

Fire fighters and EMS workers will be there if you get hurt or injured and need help right away, so don't be scared.

Name at least 3 pieces of equipment that EMS workers use to make you feel better. A bandage, a pair of safety scissors, and a breathing mask.

Identify three items that could potentially cause a fire if used incorrectly. A candle, a lighter, and a iron.

Name 4 special days that you need to be especially careful about preventing fires. July 4, fireworks. Dec. 25, lights on the Christmas tree. Jan. 21, candls on my birthday cake. Oct. 31, candls in jackolantern.

Definitions:
equipment-necessary materials
escape- to avoid danger
chemicals-a kind of poison
fire extinguisher- has chemicals to put out fires
arson- the crime of setting a fire
company- a business
helmet- protective head covering
gear- equipment

Why is it dangerous to leave burning candles unattended in your home? Because they will catch on fire.

Why should you have fire drills at home? So you will know what to do in case of a real fire.

What are 2 ways to escape from your house or building? Jump out the window or go down the fire escape.

Sentences:
Fire fighters carry a lot of equipment.
I can escape from a burning building.
We put chemicals in our pool.
We use the fire extinguisher to put out the fire.
A arson is very bad.
My dad works at a copmany.
I wear my helmet when I ride my bike.
Fie fighters wear a lot of gear.