Stop Drop & Roll! 
Stop Drop & Roll!
Clothing fires are a major cause of burn injuries to children. Children can set their clothes on fire by playing with matches or getting too close to open fires or stoves. If this happens, children's natural reaction is to run, which will make the situation worse. Parents should teach their children the "stop, drop, and roll" maneuver to smother the flames. This has saved many lives, and parents should practice the maneuver with their children. The moment clothes start to burn:
1. Stop where you are,
2. Drop to the ground,
and
3. Roll over and over with your hands covering your face.
Always have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home, test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times. Know when and how to call for help. And remember to practice your home escape plan.
More Information:
Shelton Fire Marshals Office at 924-1555, CPSC website above or US Fire Administration website: www.usfa.fema.gov