Parents should begin teaching children from an early age to stay away from fire and all things hot (IE the stove, the oven, a curling iron, a clothing iron, a BBQ). That children learn these invaluable lessons should be a parent's No. 1 priority. Keep your children safe; Read on to discover 3 important fire safety tips to teach your children.

1. Do not touch anything pertaining to fire! This includes, but is not limited to, lighters and matches, candles, firecrackers, and fire itself! If your child finds any of these things, teach them to never touch them and to tell the nearest trusted adult so they can safely be removed from reach.
2. If you or your child/children happens to catch on fire - Stop, drop and roll! These simple actions will help put the fire that is on your clothes out and help ensure minimal damage to your body. Teach your child/children to yell for help while they are rolling on the ground, but to never run while on fire because it can make the flames bigger!
3. Make sure your child knows where fire extinguishers are located and how to use them. Another important fire safety tip is to have a smoke detector in all rooms of the house and regularly test them and replace their batteries to make sure they are in working order. Also, teach your child how to dial 911 in case of an emergency where an adult is not around or has become injured.

While there are several fire safety tips that children can learn and utilize, these are some of the most important ones to teach. Other tips can include having a fire escape plan if there is a fire inside the house or a building (Do not hide, run outside!), because a child can become trapped indoors and suffer dire consequences. With these safety tips in hand, your child is sure to make wise decisions when faced with a fire or fire paraphernalia situation.