Pasco County Fire Rescue issued the following announcement on September 3.
Having a babysitter can give you peace of mind and allows you to leave your child with someone you trust. Be sure your babysitter knows about fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency.
- Show the babysitter your home escape plan and make sure they understand:
- Two ways out of every room.
- Where the outdoor meeting place is located.
- The fire department or emergency phone number.
- How to unlock all doors and windows.
- If you allow your babysitter to cook, make sure they:
- Keep your child at least 3 feet away from the stove.
- Keep your child at least 3 feet away from the microwave.
- Never leave the kitchen while cooking.
- Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stovetop.
If the smoke alarm sounds, make sure your babysitter knows to:
- Get out of the home quickly with your child to safety.
- Get low and go under the smoke to the exit if an escape must be made through smoke.
In addition to knowing fire safety, it is important your babysitter knows how to care for children and first aid training in the event of any emergency. Many places offer babysitter classes, online and in the classroom so find your local classes today and ensure your babysitter is trained properly!
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