Learning Fire Safety with the Smokehouse

Standing outside the Smokehouse.

Each child got to hold the hose to see how heavy it was.

After getting inside the firetruck, we went to the back to see the bigger water hoses.

Smoke rises, so we have to stay down low.

The children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade classes at Howard Elementary learned about Fire Safety by visiting the Smokehouse which was brought to us by the Galveston Fire Department.  The children entered a mock kitchen and were taught about dangers and how to prevent fires in there.  Then they went into a mock living room and learned about potential dangers there.  Next we went upstairs to a bedroom.  When the pretend smoke came into the room, we felt the door using the back of our hand so if the door was hot our hand would not be burned.  Then we crawled backwards down the stairs and went out to a meeting place outside.  We counted to make sure we were all there.  What a great way to learn about Fire Safety.  Thank you Galveston Fire Department!

Learning Fire Safety with the Smokehouse

The Galveston Fire Department brought the Smokehouse, which is funded by Ronald McDonald House Charities, to Howard School.
The firemen taught the children fire safety rules in the kitchen and livingroom. The children learned if there is a fire, they need to dial 911. It is important that they know there address so the firemen will know where to go. Children are to feel the door with the back of their hand to make sure the door is not hot before opening it. They are to crawl to stay below the smoke, and back down stairways so they won't fall. Families should always decide on a meeting place where everyone gathers when they have gotten out of their house. That way they know everyone is safe. We appreciate the Galveston Fire Department taking time to teach us about Fire Safety.