Do I always have to climb out the window?
The window is your second way to get out if you feel the door and it is hot. If the door is not hot, open it carefully and crawl to safety.

How I get out the house?
You should plan your escape before a fire. Crawl to the door. If its hot do not open it. Go to your second way out. This may be a window. If the door is cool, open it and crawl out of the house to your meeting place so you can be sure the whole family is safe.

How often should you test your smoke detector?
You should test the detector once per month. Ask your mom and dad how to test a detector and ask them to let you try.

I saw E.D.I.T.H. on one of the winnning posters. What does it mean?
E.D.I.T.H. stands for Exit Drills in the Home. This means you help you family practice what to do if there is a fire in your home. Thanks Safe T. Bear

My dad says I am too young to start a fire in the fireplace. I am 10.
Billy, if Dad says you are too young, then he would know best. Fires are dangerous and should only be tended by adults.

My friend plays with matches and I get scared. Should I tell my mom.
Yes, sally. Sometimes it's hard to tell on our friends. If you talk to your mom, I'm sure that she will know the right thing to do.

What are my responsibilites in the event of a fire?
Your first responsibility to to safely escape your home and make sure your family does also

What are my responsibilites in the event of a fire?
Your first responsibility in the event of a fire is to make sure that you and your family get to safety. The best way to do this is before a fire starts by making sure you have working smoke detectors and an escape plan that your entire family is familar with. Thanks for your question.

What are my responsibilites in the event of a fire?
The first responsibility is to make sure that you and your family get to safety. The best way to do this is to have working smoke detectors and an escape plan. Thanks for your question. Safe T. Bear

Where do you live and are you rich?
I live in Delaware, a beautiful little state with great people. No I am not rich in money, but rich with friends who help me keep kids safe.

Can you add some line drawings to this site that can be printed and used for the kids to color?
The Delaware State Fire School acts as a resource center and may be of assistance.

Fires make me nervous
Fire makes everyone nervous even firefighters. We must remember the rules of fire safety and be ready when a fire happens.

How do you drive a fire truck?
A Fire Truck drives much like any other truck, however, you must be even more careful since your going to a fire

How many smoke detectors does my house need
Your house needs at least one smoke detector on each floor of your house and especially one outside of where you sleep. Thanks Safe T. Bear

If I want to be a firefighter how old do I have to be?
Alex, Fire Departments today need all the help they can get. Fire Departments have different requirements on how old you have to be. The State Fire School trains firefighters as young as sixteen. Check with your local fire department about their rules. Thank you Safe T. Bear

What do you do when your house sets on fire?
Please get out of the house safely. Crawl to stay low and get out. Talk to your family about what to do before the fire happens. You should practice your Escape Plan with your family. Make sure everyone knows how to get out and where to meet once you are out. Never go back inside. Thank you Safe T Bear

What if you dont have a smoke detecter?
If you do not have a smoke detector, you can buy one at about any hardware or department store. You may also call your local Fire Dept. for help or contact the State Fire Marshal or Fire School.

What is your real name?
Jennifer, My real name is Safe T. Bear My dad\'s name was Pand A. Bear and my Mom was Pole R. Bear. My little brother is Ted E. Bear. Thank you for calling me. Safe T. Bear

Why do firemen break windows at a fire?
Firemen break windows at a fire so they can let some of the smoke and hot gases out of the house so they can more safely enter the house to fight the fire. Thanks Safe T. Bear