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Fire Prevention Tips
2. Apply clean cloths that have been wrung out of iced water.
3. Cover the wound with a wet dressing under plastic. NEVER break the
blisters, and DO NOT use antiseptic preparations, ointments, sprays or
home remedies.
4. Contact medical help as soon as possible.

Third Degree Burns result from flames, ignited clothing, contact with hot objects,
immersion in scalding water and by electricity. The skin will look white or charred
and the tissue damaged will be deeper and more serious than second degree burns.
Follow these emergency procedures:
1. Phone IMMEDIATELY for medical help.
2. DO NOT try to remove charred clothing. This will only irritate the
wound.
3. Gently cover the wounded area with a dry sterile dressing or clean
sheet.
4. If the victim's hands are burned, keep them raised higher than his
heart. Burned feet or legs should also be elevated.
5. DO NOT apply grease, ointments or other home remedies to the burn.
6. DO NOT allow the victim to walk.

TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT FIRE SAFETY
It is very important that children be taught about the importance and dangers of fire
at a very early age. Keep in mind that most children are fascinated by fire and are
naturally inquisitive, therefore making it very probable that, if given the opportunity,
they will at some point try to explore with some sort of flammable substance or object.
Children should be taught to respect fire and should be taught some very basic
principles which could avoid a crisis.

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN
Not to Play With Lighters or Matches:
These things are very attractive to youngsters. They are fascinated by the seeming
"magic" of a sudden burst of flame from a tiny matchstick or lighter. Help them
resist the temptation to play with these dangerous objects by keeping them out of
sight and reach. But most importantly, try to instill in them the dangers that
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