Fifth Grade
Worksheets
Fire in the Kitchen!
You and your friends are hanging out, talking about nothing in particular. When the topic turns to fire, what image springs to mind? Does your mind's eye see the swaying flame at the tip of a candle? Do you think of logs crackling in a fireplace? Perhaps you smile and imagine a bonfire outdoors where you can roast hot dogs and marshmallows. You probably don't picture flames shooting up from a skillet in your kitchen.
Most house fires start in the kitchen. They often happen when someone is careless while cooking. Such a fire causes panic. Grease or electrical fires are fires that water can't put out. In fact, throwing water on grease or electrical fires can cause them to spread! Many people get burned when they try to put out cooking fires.
The most important rule to remember about fire is to get help. Children should never attempt to put out a fire. There are two options. The first is to alert a responsible adult. If no one is available, children should call 9-1-1 for help. The operator will send firefighters to the rescue and will also tell the caller where to go and what to do until help arrives.
Now you know how to stay safe if you have a fire in your kitchen. However, you should also know how to prevent such a fire from occurring. Here are some tips that help people avoid having a fire in the kitchen.
1. The cook should not leave the kitchen while food is on the stove top or in the toaster oven.
