Campfire Safety : Fire Safety Tips for Camping

Fire safety is one of the first safety lessons we learn as kids, but even as an adult you may need a refresher in fire safety. These videos are perfect for adults, but they’re also great for kids to see a fireman explaining fire safety basics for the home. In these videos, a professional firefighter explains basic tips for preventing fires in your home, including fireplace, kitchen and match safety, as well as how to plan for a fire emergency.

Learn how to put together a family escape plan in case there is a fire in your home. Watch these videos with your kids to help them learn what to do in case of a fire emergency. You’ll also learn about fire safety equipment like fire extinguishers and fire safety ladders, and how to use this equipment should the need arise. Tips on home fire prevention include grilling safety, fireworks safety, and small appliance safety.

"On campfires, check with your local fire department or county office to find out if there’s a burn ban going on this time a year. If there’s a burn ban going on that’s because it’s too dry out, possibly too windy, for you to have a campfire. If you’re going to have a campfire out while you’re camping, make sure that you have a fire ring or rocks built up around it, at least three feet of dead grass and leaves that are raked up to have it in case it decides to spread or it decides to come over the ring, then it will not catch those on fire. State parks will usually have a designated fire area for you to have ground fires. Check with the front office and they’ll let you know if they’re allowing ground fires or not during the burn ban."