06/05/2026
As summer approaches and school lets out, many kids will be spending more time at home. While we don't talk about it often on our page, home safety is an important part of keeping our families safe year-round.
This post is meant to provide a few helpful reminders for parents and children. Feel free to save, share, or even print this information and review it together before summer begins.
Home Safety Tips for Kids
• Know how and when to call 911.
• Keep emergency contact numbers easily accessible.
• Never open the door for strangers.
• Do not share on social media that you are home alone.
• Know two ways to exit the home in case of an emergency.
• Stay away from matches, lighters, candles, and cooking appliances unless given permission and properly trained.
• Know where the designated family meeting place is outside the home.
• Check in with a parent, guardian, or trusted adult as instructed.
• Keep doors and windows locked when appropriate.
• Understand basic first aid and know where the first aid kit is located.
Fire Safety Reminders
• Test smoke alarms monthly and know what they sound like.
• If a smoke alarm sounds, get out and stay out.
• Never hide during a fire emergency.
• Practice your family's home escape plan.
A few minutes of preparation can make a big difference. children feel confident, prepared, and safe throughout the summer.
Stay safe, enjoy the sunshine, and have a great summer from all of us at the Buffalo Fire Department!
