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Choose one of these printable badges, or make your own.
To make your own, cut badge shapes out of a white index card. Let your child decorate the badges
with colored felt tip markers or crayons. Use a black tip marker to write one of these sayings on each badge.
"(Child’s Name)" does not play with matches or lighters
Children must be taught the proper function and safe use of matches and fire.
In general, the average age to begin the "Match is a Tool" education is about five. However, parents
should determine when their individual child is ready. Teach your children that the match is a tool for
adults and has a specific purpose, such as lighting candles, starting a campfire or lighting a fire in a fireplace.
For young children, keep matches out of their reach. This includes cigarette lighters and related items.
The wooden "strike anywhere" kitchen match should NOT be used or kept in homes where young
children are present.
"(Child’s Name)" knows how to stop, drop and roll.
Talk with your child about how they should "STOP, DROP AND ROLL" if their clothes catch on fire.
Clear a large area in the room or take your child outside to a grassy area. Have your child start walking
or running in place. On your command to stop, show your child how to drop to the floor or ground
and roll over and over until you say the pretend flames are out.
"(Child’s Name)" knows how to dial 9-1-1
Show your preschooler where 9-1-1 is on the telephone. Explain that this is the number to call if a
fire starts in the home, garage or yard, and that it is ONLY used if there is a fire, or if someone
in the home is hurt very badly.
Attach a badge with a safety pin or double-backed tape onto your child's shirt.
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