Teach your children the proper way to extinguish clothes that catch fire. Make sure your whole family knows how to turn in a fire alarm. Have a list of emergency telephone numbers posted, and if you have to call the fire department, make sure that you give your complete address and tell them if you think someone is trapped in the fire. 9. Work out a plan of escape from every room in your home, especially from the bedrooms. Set a good example for fire safety.
Children learn about fire from others.
The Telltale Signs Of Recurrent Child Firesetting. Fires of unknown origin found in your home. Small burn holes in carpets, charred paper in sinks or wastebaskets. Matches or lighters hidden in your child's closet or under his bed. An unusual fascination with fires and burning buildings that comes up in the child's conversation.