The relative risk of children dying in a fire is now less than the general population. Lower risk may be attributed, in part, to an increase in public fire education and prevention efforts by fire departments and other fire safety organizations.
Did you know:
In 2020, the relative risk of dying in a fire for children ages 14 and under was 70% less than that of the general population.
More child fire risk statisticsMessages to share with caregivers
Make a fire escape plan
It is important to have a plan when there are children in your home. Children sometimes need help getting out of the house. They may not know how to escape or what to do unless an adult shows them.
Keep children safe from fire and burns
Some children are curious about fire. There are simple steps you can take to keep you and the people you love safer from fire and burns.
Messages to share with kids
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Pictographs
Pictographs can help overcome literacy barriers by communicating messages with pictures. Our pictographs will help you to communicate fire safety messages to high-risk populations.

