Fire Safety Fun Lesson Plan
Fire Safety Fun
Lesson Facilitation Guide
Time
45 Minutes
Audience
Ages 7-8 (2nd-3rd Grade)
Objective
Students will identify fire hazards, learn prevention strategies, and demonstrate safe emergency responses (Stay Low, Stop-Drop-Roll).
Gear Check (Materials)
- Post-it notes & Pens
- Large chart paper
- Scenario Cards
- Fire Safety Worksheet
The Mission (Instructions)
1
Briefing & Hook (5 mins)
Welcome students to "Fire Safety Training." Share a story about a "Fire Hero" (like a local firefighter) or a simple analogy: "Just like we wear helmets for bikes, we need a safety plan for fire."
2
Hazard Hunt Discussion (10 mins)
Discuss common fire causes: cooking, candles, overloaded outlets. Use the Discussion Guide.
"What's one thing in your kitchen that could be a fire hazard if we're not careful?"
3
Action Drill: Scenarios (15 mins)
Small groups receive Scenario Cards. They must "act out" or describe their escape plan. Encourage "Stay Low and Go!"
4
Safety Blueprint (10 mins)
Students complete the Fire Safety Worksheet individually or in pairs to cement their knowledge.
5
Final De-brief (5 mins)
Review: 1. Prevent, 2. Escape, 3. Tell an Adult. Homework: Check the smoke detector batteries at home tonight!
Fire Safety Discussion Guide
Discussion Guide
Fire Prevention Mission
Teacher Resource
"Today we're becoming Safety Detectives. Our job is to find hazards before they become fires and know exactly what to do if an alarm sounds."
What are some common causes of fire in the home?
Guiding Prompts:
- The Kitchen: Stove left on, towels near burners, grease.
- Electricity: Too many plugs in one outlet, frayed wires.
- Open Flames: Candles left alone, matches/lighters.
What can you do to prevent these fires?
Safety Actions:
- Create a "Kid-Free Zone" (3 feet from stove).
- "Don't Hide, Go Outside" - Fire drill readiness.
- Never play with matches or lighters. Tell an adult!
- Keep things that can burn away from heaters.
Safety Pro Tip:
Remind students that smoke detectors are "Ear Heroes"—they tell us when there is danger so we can move fast.
Fire Safety Worksheet
Fire Safety
Student Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Part 1: The Prevention Plan
Instructions: List three things you can do to prevent a fire at home. Think about things in the kitchen, candles, or electrical outlets!
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Part 2: Alarm Action
Scenario: You are at home and hear the smoke alarm go off. What should you do? Write your steps below.
Draw your "Meeting Spot" outside your home
Safety First
Fire Safety Scenario Cards
Scenario Challenge Cards
Cut these cards out for small group discussions!
Scenario #1
You smell smoke coming from the kitchen. You see a small fire on the stove.
Safety Question:
What is your first step? Who do you tell?
Scenario #2
Your fire alarm goes off in the middle of the night while you are sleeping.
Safety Question:
How do you get out of bed? Where do you go?
Scenario #3
Your clothes catch on fire while you are standing near a heater or stove.
Safety Question:
What are the 3 words you need to remember?
Scenario #4
You see a fire starting on the rug in the living room. It's getting bigger.
Safety Question:
Should you try to put it out yourself or leave?
