Kids and Fire Safety Book

Professor Gulu’s
Kids and Fire Safety

A Guide to Surviving Home Fires
by
Karl A. Floyd,
M.Ed., LPC, ABMPP
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Contents
A Dedication to Heroes
Moral and Character Development
A Message from Professor Gulu
National Child Safety Campaign …….…. 2-4
Acknowledgments ……………….……… 7
1. Burning Wings …….……...…………. 9
2. Magic Firefly ………………………. 13
3. The Blaze Next Door ………………. 19
4. A Heart-to-Heart Talk …………….. 23
True or False Quiz ……………….……... 27-30
Home Fire Safety Tips for Kids ……..….. 31-32
Home Fire Safety Tips for Parents ….….. 33-36
Make an Escape Plan with Your Family .. 37-38
How to Exit a Burning Home ……….….. 39-41

The Dangers that Cause Clothes to Ignite .. 42
What To Do If Your Clothes Catch Fire … 42
Appropriate Responses to Burns …….….. 43
What are the Contents of Fire ………..…. 45
Steps to Exit a Burning Home …………. 46-47
Safety Tips for Using Legal Fireworks ... 48-49
Stop, Drop, and Roll Activity ………….. 50-51
Home Fire Safety Test …………………. 52-56
Contents of Fire Scramble Test ……...… 57
Steps to Exiting a Burning Home Quiz ... 58-59
Standing vs. Crawling Quiz ………….... 60
Home Fire Escape Plan Assessment …… 61-64
Fire Safety Tips Quiz ………………….. 65
Fire Safety Pledge ……………………… 66

Professor Gulu
MORAL AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Teaching children from early and middle
childhood to adolescence how to respond and
make informed decisions under pressure is the
hallmark of Professor Gulu’s moral and character
development learning series.
Each song and book is skillfully crafted to
promote insight and understanding, stimulate
creative thinking, and to equip youth with effective
problem-solving skills. And most importantly, the
book and music learning series has been made
affordable for nearly every family.
Therefore, thank you in advance for supporting
Professor Gulu’s initiative to ensure that every
youth has the opportunity to learn, grow, and to
reach his or her full potential.

A Message From Professor Gulu
Across the country, children set approximately 1

million fires each year. Some may view juvenile f ire
setting behavior as simple child's play, but f or others it
often results in costly and deadly consequences.
In f act, f ire itself is neither good nor bad. When

used properly, f ire can cook food and war m up homes.
However, when used carelessly or irresponsibly, f ire can
destroy homes, property, and even kill.
With over 4,000 people dying each year in ho me

fires, it’s only reasonable to ask what are the simple steps
to survive a home f ire? And why is it important to make
and practice the family’s escape plan?
To every child, please read this book with your

parents, educators or caregivers to become acquainted with
the steps to help you and your family survive a ho me
f ire. And finally, parents, teachers, and counselors, please
talk with your local f ire department representative f or
additional f ire safety tips.
Remember, PLAY IT SAFE!

A DEDICATION TO HEROES
To the brave men and women in uniform who

courageously risk both life and limb to “protect and
serve,” to those who died, those who live, and those
who make daily sacrifices. From coast to coast,
they are the heart and soul of this great nation, and
they are all races, both sexes, and all religions.
They help shape the course of world history, stand
steadfast in the face of danger, and fight
unceasingly to preserve the rights, values, and
well-being of every citizen.
Today, we honor and remember those courageous

warriors who boldly answer the call to duty. They
are the Heroes who sacrifice their lives for
strangers and pay the cost to ensure justice, peace,
and freedom for all.
Let’s honor and salute our heroes today, tomorrow,

and forever.
Professor Gulu
NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Book and Cerebrophonic Music Collection
Pro fessor Gulu’s book and online Cerebrophonic music
learning center is considered one of the most
spectacular child safety p r o g r a m s o n the m a r k e t ,
with sensational songs and literacy tools leading the
way to revolutionizing child safety education and
community health.
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With a focus on fostering positive parent-child
interaction and increasing quality time between family
members, Professor Gulu’s educational series provides
opportunities to strengthen family relations and
deepen youth insight and understanding on important
safety issues. In addition, the stories reflect real-life
situations , include quizzes, important parent-child
safety tips , and helpful family resources . Each book
is also accompanied by skillfully crafted songs that
listeners can enjoy anytime, anyplace, and anywhere
on Professor Gulu’s Music Learning Center.
Whether it’s tackling fire safety, Internet predators,
gang violence, texting and seat belt safety, or juvenile
diabetes and obesity, Professor Gulu’s National Child
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Safety campaign is sure to equip children, parents, and
educators with the strategies and knowledge necessary
to help overcome a multitude of dangerous and
unhealthy behaviors.
And finally, whether it’s education, recreation, or
leisure activity, Professor Gulu’s child safety book
and online Cerebrophonic music learning series is sure
to entertain, educate, and motivate young minds of all
interests and from all walks of life.
THANK YOU for helping us promote child safety.
Professor Gulu Enterprises
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Illustrated by:
Mark Ballard
Leonard Williams
and
Waajid Branding & Marketing
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I would like to express the deepest appreciation
to my beautiful wife, Ann Branch-Floyd, whose
guidance, encouragement, and faith challenged me
to reach new heights. Without her inspiration and
persistent help, this book and the entire Professor
Gulu learning series would not have been possible.
I would also like to t hank WAAJID Branding &
Marketing for laying out the book cover design.
And finally, very special thanks to my aunt,
Barbara Wright Cole man of Albany, Georgia, for
editing and proofreading.
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1
Burning Wings
The school bus was unusually late this afternoon.
Four children, Ted, Kat y, Chu, and Jeff, waited
patiently at the bus stop for their bus to arrive.
“Would you like to see something funny?” Jeff
asked the other kids.
“Of course!” they all replied.
Suddenly, Jeff created a small paper airplane and
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pulled a box of matches out of his pocket. He set
fire to the wings and threw the burning airplane into
the sky.
“Bang! Bang! Bang!” Jeff shouted. “I shot it !
It’s going to crash,” he added.
“I can’t believe it!” Ted uttered, watching the
burning paper airplane fall slowly to the ground in a
fiery blaze.
“Jeff’s playing with fire,” Katy cried with a look
of amazement.
“Bo y, you’re asking for trouble,” Chu warned.
“He y! Get with it, guys. A little fun has never
hurt anybody,” Jeff rep lied smugly.
“That’s not fun, that’s dangerous !” Katy exclaimed,
with a serious look on her face.

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“M y mom constantly re minds us that fire can be
useful, but it can also be very dangerous. She always
blows the candles out and makes sure the stove is
off before we leave our ho me,” Ted told Jeff.
“Yeah, my dad makes sure to replace the
battery in our smoke detectors twice a year. We
even have fire drills and practice our fire escape
plan every six months,” Katy added.
“Wow! You guys make a really big deal out
of fire safety. He y, don’t worry,” Jeff responded.
“I have everything under control.”
Jeff was going to spend the weekend with Chu’s
family. Jeff and Chu had become very close friends.
Ted and Katy lived next door to Chu. Jeff and Chu
had planned to spend the weekend

fishing and camping with Chu’s father. Seconds later,
the school bus arrived.
“Stay out of trouble, guys,” Ted told Jeff and
Chu, as they all prepared to get on the bus.
“You can count on it,” Jeff replied.
Without wasting any time, the y all boarded the
bus and headed ho me.

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Magic Firefly
Chu and Jeff arrived at Chu’s ho me and placed
their books on the kitchen table.
“Let’s play catch!” Chu suggested, grabbing the
baseball and two outfielder gloves from his bedroom
closet.
“I can’t wait to show you my fastball,” Jeff
remarked, wiggling the tips of his fingers.
Immediately, the boys ran outdoors to play. They

played for nearly an hour. When Chu’s mot her
instructed the m to come inside, the boys washed
their hands, ate dinner, and watched TV.
“It’s bedtime, boys,” Chu’s mother informed them,
speaking in a soft tone.
“Well, let’s hit the sack !” Chu said.
“You take the top bunk!” Jeff demanded.
All of a sudden, Chu’s mother walked up the
stairway and appeared in his bedroom’s doorway.
“Lights out in one minute, and no roughhouse
playing,” she insisted.
Once the lights went out, Jeff began to whisper.
“Bo y, it’s so dark, I can’t see a thing.” “Yeah, and it’s
awfully quiet,” Chu stated.
At that moment, Jeff whispered, “Magic firefly! Bright

magic firefly!” and light appeared in the room.
“Wow! M y magic firefly has brought us a little
light,” Jeff replied, staring at the bright fiery orange
glow.
“That’s not a magic firefly,” Chu cried. “That’s a
match! Oh, no, you’re playing with fire again!” Chu
said with a shocked look on his face.
“Take it easy, Chu,” Jeff said, grinning broadly. “Learn
to relax and have a little fun.”
“You’d better be careful,” Chu warned. “If my
parents smell smoke, we’ll both be in trouble,” he
whispered, sounding very annoyed.
“He y, trust me. I k now what I’m doing. I have
confidence in myself, don’t you?” Jeff asked
sarcastically, boasting with pride.

Chu did not answer. Surprisingly, he had
fallen asleep without any thought of telling his
parents about the matches .
Minutes later, Jeff struck his final match
and immediately fell asleep. But sure enough,
his last match had not gone out completely. A
s mall fire started near the head of the bed and
quickly spread throughout the bedroom. The black
smoke began to fill the room while both boys lay
sound asleep.
Suddenly, the boys were awakened by the heat
and thick black smoke.

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The Blaze Next Door
Next door, Ted and Katy smelled smoke
as they prepared for bed. They peered through their
bedroom window and saw smoke coming from the roof
of Chu’s home.
“Oh, no ! There’s smoke coming from Chu’s
bedroom. Look !” Ted shouted.
“It’s a fire!” Katy cried out loud.
“Wow! Let’s get help! Wake up Dad!” Ted
instructed Katy. “We’d better dial 911 right away!”

he added.
Suddenly, there were noisy sirens and
the sound of fire trucks and police cars speeding
to the fire. As the police officers and firemen
exited their vehicles, they s aw Chu and Jeff escape
the burning fire by crawling through the back door.
Chu’s mother greeted the boys outside.
“Where is my dad?” Chu cried in a panic-
stricken voice.
“He went back inside to look for you and Jeff,”

his mother rep lied.
“Oh, no, he’s still inside!” Chu shouted, watching
their ho me b urn.
Sirens were heard all over the neighborhood as the
firemen sprayed water on the burning home.

Suddenly, the sirens stopped and a fire man
pointed to a window on the second floor.
“Look! Someone is waving a towel,” the fireman
shouted.
“It’s my dad!” Chu shouted in a high-pitched voice.
“Oh, no ! Help him! Please somebody save him!”
Chu cried.
The fire men raised a ladder to the window on
the second floor. Everyone cheered as one of the
fire man pulled Chu’s dad onto the ladder.
When Chu’s father reached the ground, everyone
could see that he was nearly unconscious and needed
oxygen. The ambulance immediately transported
hi m to the hospital.
The fire and sirens had attracted people from all

around the neighborhood, including Professor Gulu,
the community’s healthcare and safety counselor.
“Wow! What happened here?” Professor Gulu
asked Sergeant Matten.
“We were told Jeff was playing with matches

and accidentally started a fire. We were also
told there were no batteries in the smoke detectors.
They’re all lucky to be alive!” exclaimed Sergeant
Matten. “Fortunately, only the father was injured.
He went back inside the house. We never recommend
anyone go back inside a burning home or building,”
Sergeant Matten added.
Sure enough, Jeff had dropped a burning match
at the head of his bed.

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A Heart-to-Heart Talk
“Jeff, it’s time we have a serious talk about fire
safety,” Professor Gulu told him. “First, never play
with matches or fire. Look at the damage here !
You and the others are luck y to be alive!” he exclaimed.
“I didn’t think anything like this would happen,” Jeff
replied.
“Most people never believe it can happen to them, but
it can happen to anyone who’s careless and

irresponsible,” Professor Gulu said. “And Chu, I’m
glad you’re okay, but next time, tell someone if a
person is endangering your life or the lives of
other people. What good is there in being silent or
keeping a secret at the cost of losing your life or
the lives of those you love?” Professor Gulu
explained.
Jeff was still in shock. He could not believe what had
happened.
“Jeff, it will help for you and your parents to talk
with a counselor about your problem with fire,”
Professor Gulu continued. “But tonight you will
go with Sergeant Matten and explain what
happened here. Sergeant Matten will contact your
parents and have them take you home. Hopefully,

this incident has taught you a very valuable lesson
about playing with fire.”
“I ’ll never play with fire again! I’m sorry Chu’s
father was hurt and that I nearly destroyed
their home. I didn’t mean to hurt anyone. Believe
me, I have definitely learned my lesson,” Jeff said.
Kat y an d Ted were very happy that Jeff, Chu,
and Chu’s mom were not seriously hurt. However,
Chu’s father was taken to the hospital with minor
burns.
Seconds later, Jeff left with Sergeant Matten.
“Boy, what a night,” Katy said.
“You can say that again,” Ted replied, yawning.
“And it’s time for all of us to go back to bed,”
he added.
“I hope this night will serve as a reminder
to every one of the importance of having working
smoke detectors, occasional fire drills, and a good
escape plan.
Now, let’s go home,” Professor Gulu insisted.

The following section includes information

found in Professor Gulu’s “KIDS AND FIRE
SAFETY” program activity guide.
 QUIZZES AND ASSESSMENTS
 AC TIVITIES
 PARENT AND CHILD SAFETY TIPS
 RESOURCES
QUIZ
(True or False)
Instructions: Please write True if the statement
is true or False if the statement is false in the
blank space provided. Identify where you found
your answer by writing the page number at the end of
each sentence.
1. Jeff used a cigarette lighter to set
fire to the wings of his paper airplane.
2. Katy said that her dad makes sure
to replace the battery in their smoke detectors
twice a year.
3. Jeff was going to spend the
weekend with Ted’s and Katy’s family.
4. Jeff whispered, “Magic firefly!
Magic firefly!” and a dark shadow appeared in
the room.
5. Before Chu fell asleep, he told
his mother that Jeff was playing with matches.
6. A s mall fire started in the
kitchen before it spread throughout the entire
ho me.
7. Chu and Jeff escaped the
burning fire by crawling through the back
door.
8. A fireman pointed to a
window on the second floor where he saw
someone waving a towel.
9. Sergeant Matten told Professor
Gulu that no one was injured by the fire.

10. Professor Gulu told Chu
to tell someone if a person is endangering
his life or the lives of others.

*HOME FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR

KIDS
 Tell an adult immediately if you find matches

or a lighter.
 Never play in the kitchen, especially when

someone is cooking.
 Make sure your parents blow out all candles

before you leave ho me.
 Never put anything over a lamp, such as hats,

socks, blankets, etc.
 Don’t plug in multiple games, toys, or

electronic equipment at once.
 Never stick anything into an electric socket.

You could be seriously injured or start a fire.
 Electric cords are not toys. Don’t play with

the m.
 Keep space heaters at least three feet away

from flammable objects.
 Never stand too close to a fireplace or

wood stove. Your clothes could catch fire.
 Don’t put things that can burn near your

fireplace.
 Don’t place dishtowels, toys, paper or

plastic bags near the range top.
 Turn off stereos, TVs, and electrical

equipment when you are finished with them.
* Parents, please review these “Home Fire

Safety Tips” with your children
HOM E FIRE S AFETY TIPS FOR P ARENTS
 Develop a fire escape plan and practice it
two to three times a year. Prepare an alternative
fire escape plan and practice it with your
children to improve your chances of a safe
escape.
 Identify a safe meeting place outside the
ho me, make sure 911 has been called, and
teach your children to never go back inside.
 Keep dust and paint off the surface of your
smoke detectors.
 Test all smoke detectors once a month.
 Replace the battery in your smoke detectors
twice a year.
 Keep a few extra batteries on hand to
immediately rep lace weak or dead batteries,
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for changing the batteries.
 Consider purchasing a combination smoke/
carbon monoxide detector to increase
protection against inhalation toxicity.
 Make sure all windows open easily and that

everyone knows how to escape from them to
safety.
 Plan ahead for very young children,
babies, the elderly, or t he physically
challenged members of your household to
escape with help.
 Purchase battery-powered detectors. Don’t
have detectors hard-wired or powered by
the electricity in your ho me. Detectors
powered by electricity become disabled
during a power outage.
 Replace all smoke detectors after 10 years.

 Purchase a brand new detector if your
detector runs on a 10-year lithium battery.

For Parents:
MAKE AN ESCAPE PLAN WITH

YOUR FAMILY
1. Identify at least two ways to exit every room in
your ho me. Your first choice should be the
door.
2. Make sure it’s safe to open the door during
a fi re. Feel the bottom of the door and move
your hand upward. If the door is too hot,
don’t open it. A backdraft could occur and
seriously injure you.
3. Since smoke and heat rises, stay low to the
floor where you can breathe and crawl your
way out of the ho me.

4. Make sure you know how to open security
bars in case you need to escape from fire.
5. Identify a safe place to meet your family
outside your ho me. Make sure your meeting
place is a safe distance away from the ho me
in case of explosions.
6. Once outside, make sure you dial 911 for the fire
department.
7. Do not go back inside the ho me for anything.

HOW TO EXIT A BURNING HOME
If you can see smoke in your ho me, stay low to
the floor as you make your way to the exit. In a
fire, deadly smoke and super-heated gases
naturally rise, making it difficult to breathe and
see your exit. You'll breathe less smoke if you
stay close to the floor. In fact, more people are
injured by smoke and heat than the actual
flames.
The following list identifies the dangers of
standing vs. crawling during a ho me fire:
The Dangers of Standing vs. Crawling:
1. Smoke rises, making it difficult to see the exit

if you are standing.
2. Toxic smoke, heat, and poisonous air
rise toward the ceiling during a
home fire, exposing you to greater heat
and toxic fumes if you stand.
3. To prevent smoke inhalation, crawl on
your hands and knees to your exit. The
air toward the floor is cooler and
easier to breathe. Crawling will also
allow you to keep your head within the
safety zone – 1 to 2 feet above the floor-
where the air is less toxic.
Key Points to Remember:
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 Feel along the wall as a guide to your exit

if you cannot see due to smoke.
 Feel the bottom of all doors and move

your hand upward before opening them. If a
door is too hot, don’t open it. A backdraft
could occur and seriously injure you. If the
hot door is your only means of escape,
open it a crack and prepare to shut it if you
face flames (a backdraft).
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The Dangers that Cause Clothes to Ignite:

1. Getting too close to heat sources such as
open fires or stoves.
2. Playing with matches or lighters.
3. Attempting to cook something or by using a
heater or electrical appliance in the wrong
way.
4. Cooking in loose fitting clothing that ignites
when one reaches over a hot burner or
slips and falls onto the stove.
5. Falling asleep smoking, either in bed or in
a favorite chair.
6. Sleeping in non-fire retardant sleepwear.
7. Holding a child while cooking.
WH AT TO DO IF YOUR CLOTHES C ATCH

FIRE:
1. Stop where you are.

2. Drop to the ground and cover your face
with your hands.
3. Roll repeatedly until the flames go out.
And remember, if someone is unable to drop to the

ground, use a blanket or rug to tightly wrap around
the person to smother the flames.
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Appropriate Responses to Burns:

Ask kids to identify the best and the most harmful first
aid treatments for burns.
The Best First Aid for Burns:

 Water- immediately run the burn under cool
water to reduce the heat and pain.
 Cool compresses- please gently apply
cool compresses (using wet washcloths or
paper towels) for 10 to 15 minutes.
 Clean, Dry Cloth or Gauze Pad- “very gently
cover the area with a clean, dry cloth such as
a gauze pad” (Barbara Lewis, 2012).
 Water Hose or Spigot- locate outdoor water
sources to rapidly cool the burn.
Harmful First Ai d Treatment for Burns:

 Ice- decreases blood flow to the injury, causing
additional damage to the skin.
 Butter- butter and oily substances trap heat
and cause more pain. Butter can also cause
the burn to get infected.
 Gr easy first aid cream- holds in heat in the
skin and cause more pain.
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Dial 911 – Call for emergency help.

Burns that are serious will require help from
emergency personnel. Be prepared to provide
the following information to the emergency
dispatch operator:
Your name (e.g. Professor Gulu)

The emergency- please state your emergency, what
happened.
Where- address and cross street, city or town, and
condition of the person.
Stay on the line until asked to disconnect.
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What are the Contents of Fire?
Contents of Fire:
Heat- indicates fire intensity, location, and
temperature.
Flame- destroys materials and its color indicates
the type of burn.
Smoke- limits your ability to see, has various
smells, and causes death.
Invisible toxic gases- The most common and
predominant toxic gas is carbon monoxide, which
is readily generated from the combustion of
wood and other cellulosic materials.
Key points to remember about the contents of

fire:
 Heat is more threatening than flames.

During a fire, room temperature can
reach100 degrees at the floor level and
600 degrees at the eye level. Those who
stand and inhale this super-hot air will
scorch their lungs, which is why it is
important to stay low and crawl out of a
fire. In addition, heat can cause clothes to
melt to skin and everything around it within
minutes to ignite, a process known as
flashover.
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 Smoke and poisonous gases harm or

kill more people than flames do. Fire
burns oxygen at a constant rate, leaving
little to no oxygen to breathe. Breathing
smoke and toxic gases can make one
dizzy, disoriented, and experience shortness
of breath. Within minutes, a person may
pass out and not wake up in time to
escape.
Steps to Exit a Burning Home:
1. Decide to use one of the two escape

routes from the room you are in. Select
the door you normally use or an additional
door or window.
2. Know the obstacles (window or security
bars) that block your escape before a fire
outbreak.
3. Stay low and crawl to the exit to prevent

smoke inhalation. Keep your head within the
safety zone- 1 to 2 feet above the floor –
where the air is less toxic.
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4. Feel the bottom of all doors and move your

hand upward before opening them. If a door
is too hot, don’t open it. A backdraft could
occur and seriously injure you. If the hot door
is your only means of escape, open it a crack
and prepare to shut it if you face flames (a
backdraft).
5. Feel along the wall as a guide to your exit if

you cannot see due to smoke.
6. Don’t hide in the closet or under the bed.

Infants and younger children should be lowered
first if using a window as an escape plan.
7. Identify a safe place to meet your family

outside your home. Make sure your meeting
place is a safe distance away from the home
in case of explosions.
8. Once outside, make sure you dial 911 for the

fire department.
9. Do not go back inside the home for anything.
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For Parents to Discuss with Children:
* SAFETY TIPS FOR USING LEGAL

FIREWORKS:
 Read and follow label directions before you

set off fireworks.
 Always use fireworks outside with a

garden hose or bucket of water nearby.
 Never create your own fireworks.
 Never light more than one firework at a time.
 Never attempt to reignite defective

fireworks.
 Never give fireworks to small children.
 Never throw or point fireworks at another

person.
 Stay away from illegal explosives.
 Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass

containers.
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 Always wear e ye protection when

s hooting fireworks.
 Only use fireworks with close adult

supervision.
 Never have any part of your body over

the firework when igniting it.
 Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
 Wait 15 to 20 minutes before soaking dud

fireworks in water.
 Re member to call your local 911 for

emergencies.
* The Consumer Product Safety

Commission and the National
Council on Fireworks Safety
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For Parents, Guardia ns, and Educators:
Activity
STOP, DROP, AND ROLL
Place a floor mat on a large open space on the floor.
Ask children, “What should you do if your clothes
catch on fire?” Explain and demonstrate (or have a
volunteer demonstrate) how to stop, drop, and roll.
Emphasize the importance of rolling until the fire is
completely out. Inform children the moment their
clothes start to burn, stop where they are, drop to
the ground, cover their face with their hands and roll
repeatedly to smother the flames.
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If someone is unable to get on the ground, use a
blanket or rug to tightly wrap around the person to
smother the flames . Immediately cool the burn
with cool water for 3 to 5 minutes and seek
emergency medical care.
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TEST YOUR KN O W LED G E
HOME FIRE SAFETY
Instructions: Please read each question carefully and

circle the correct response.
1. If your clothing catches fire, you should:
a). Run and shout for help
b). Stop, drop, and roll
c). Immediately take off your clothing
d). Find water to pour on the flames
2. If your ho me is on fire, you should:
a). Go back inside to get your pet
b). Go back inside and get your clothing
c). Never go back inside a burning ho me or

building
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3. When escaping a fire:
a). Take your time and think carefully about

which way to go
b). Make sure you take all your toys,

valuables, and clothing
c). Leave everything behind and get out

immediately
d). Look in every room to make sure

everyone is out
4. When is it okay for kids to cook alone

without their parents’ permission?
a). It’s never okay for kids to cook alone
b). After kids have successfully prepared

their first meal
c). Only after kids have read all the

directions first
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5. If your ho me catches fire, you should:
a). Get to a telephone inside and dial 911
b). Dial 911 from a neighbor’s ho me or outside
c). Open a window and scream for help
d). Find a safe place to hide inside the

home
6. A smoke alarms usually sounds when:
a). The fire is out of control
b). The fire ma y not be visible
c). The fire reaches a certain temperature
d). Every room is filled with smoke
7. A burning candle can be very dangerous

when:
a). You burn the candle below 6 inches
b). The flame turns bright orange

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c). It is placed too clos e to flammable

curtains
8. Kids are more likely to start fires if:
a). Their parents smoke
b). Matches and lighters are left out
c). They have very few friends
d). They love to wear bright clothing
9. A fire is more likely to start if there is/are:
a). An overloaded electric socket
b). Only two smoke detectors in the ho me
c). More than four TVs in the ho me
d). More than two people living in the

home
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10. Which of the following is not a fire hazard:
a). No screen or gate on fireplace
b). Unattended cooking pot and handle
facing out
c). Unattended cigarette
d). Leaving dirty dishes on the kitchen

counter
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SCRAMBLE TEST
CONTENTS OF FIRE
Instructions: Please unscramble the following

words that identify the contents of fire after
reading the brief definition that follows:
1. A T H E: - indicates fire intensity,

location, and temperature.
2. M F A L E: - destroys materials
and its color indicates the type of burn.
3. K S E O M: - limits your ability

to see, has various smells, and causes death.
4. B I V L S N I E I X T I O C S S E A G:
- The common and predominant

toxic gas is carbon monoxide, which is readily
generated from the combustion of wood and
other cellulosic materials.
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QUIZ
Steps to Exit a Burning Home
Instructions: Please read each question

carefully and fill in the blanks with the correct
answers. Facilitator will discuss answers with
the students.
1. Decide to use one of the escape

routes from the room you are in. Select
the door you normally use or an
additional door or window.
2. Know the (window or

security bars) that block your escape
before a fire outbreak.
3. Stay low and to the exit to

prevent smoke inhalation. Keep your
head within the safety zone-
feet above the floor –where the air is
less toxic.
4. Feel the of all doors and move

your hand upward before opening them.
If a door is too , don’t open it.
A backdraft could occur and seriously
injure you. If the hot door is your only
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means of escape, open it a crack and

prepare to shut it if you face flames (a
backdraft).
5. Feel along the as a guide to your

exit if you cannot see due to smoke.
6. Don’t in the closet or under the

bed. Infants and younger children
should be lowered first if using a window
as an escape plan.
7. Identify a safe place to your family

outside your home. Make sure your
meeting place is a safe distance away
from the home in case of explosions.
8. Once outside, make sure you

for the fire department.
9. Do not go the home for

anything.
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QUIZ
The Dangers of Standing vs. Crawling
Instructions: Please identify the dangers

of standing vs. crawling.
The dangers of Standing vs. Crawling:
1.
2.
3.
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Home Fire-Escape Plan Assessment
How much do you know about fire safety?
Do you have a plan that will help you exit
your home quickly and calmly if there is a fire?
Instructions: Please place a check mark to
indicate your answer ( “Yes” or “No”) to each of
the following questions:
1. Do you have a smoke detector in each
bedroom? Yes or No
2. Do you have batteries that work in each
smoke detector? Yes or No
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3. Is your home free of burglar bars with
deadbolt locks on bedroom windows?
Yes _ or No _
4. Is there a smoke detector on every level of
your home? Yes _ or No _
5. Do you have a smoke detector outside each
sleeping area? Yes _ or No _
6. Do you test your smoke detectors once a
month? Yes __or No ___
7. Can you quickly get to each door in your
home? Yes or No
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8. Are the doorways and hallways free of
clutter and toys? Yes ___ or No ___
9. Does each door opens and closes properly?
Yes ___ or No
10 . Are you able to quickly exit through all
doors and windows?
Yes ___ or No
11 . Have you identified two escape routes or
exits from each room in your ho me fire
escape plan? Yes or No
12 . Have you identified two outside meeting places
fo r your family following an emergency?
Yes or No
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Kids and Fire
If you have answered “No” to any of the above
listed questions, you and your family ma y be at
risk of serious injury or possible loss of life
during a ho me fire.
Please make every effort to eliminate all potential
hazards by taking the appropriate steps to get all
“Yes” responses to questions 1 through 12.
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Kids and Fire
QUIZ
Fire Safety Tips
How many fire safety tips have you learned from

reading “Professor Gulu’s KIDS AND FIRE
SAFETY” book?
Instructions: Please use the blank spaces below

to write three fire safety tips for kids.
1.
2.
3.
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Kids and Fire
FIRE SAFETY PLEDGE
From this day on, I’ll s how that I care;
I’ll do my best to help my family prepare; I’ll remind
my parents as the deadline draws near to practice our
escape plan at least twice a year; I’ll identify and
practice two ways to escape each room in our home
before a fire outbreak; I’ll go to our meeting spot
outside our home to ensure everyone’s accounted for
and no one’s alone; to get out alive is my greatest
desire and to keep my ho me and family safe from
fire.
Professor Gulu
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PROFESSOR GULU’S
NATION AL CHILD S AFETY CAM P AI GN
Below is a list of books and Cerebrophonic music

topics created by Professor Gulu, including his
scientifically proven approach to learning called
Cerebrophonics:
Cerebrophonics – A style of learning that

uses upbeat music to increase the flow of
noradrenaline in the brain, resulting in kids
being more excited and motivated during the
learning process.
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And now, with Cerebrophonics, topics and lessons

that parents agree to be of tremendous importance to
kids can be taught and effectively communicated
through online digital lyric sheets and fun-filled
music.
So, get excited while you learn—use Cerebrophonics!
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Cerebrophonic Music & Book Topics
1. The Basic Fundamentals of Learning

2. Obeying Rules
3. Oral Hygiene Care
4. Kids and Fire Safety
5. Internet Predators/Child Abduction
6. Bullying and Cyberbullying
7. Type 2 Diabetes/Obesity
8. No Talking or Texting While Driving and
Seat Belt Safety
9. HIV/ AIDS Awareness
10. Substance Abuse Prevention
11. Sexual Abuse Prevention
12. Self-Estee m Awareness
13. Gang Violence
Website: www.professorgulu.com
www.professorgulumusic99cents.com
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Play it Safe!
Website: www.professorgulu.co m
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Subscribe for only 99 cents per month
www.professorgulumusic99cents.com
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About the Author
The desire to reduce pain and suffering of children

and empower youth to be the best they can be is what
inspired Karl A. Floyd to create his Professor Gulu
stories and Cerebrophonic music series.
With a focus on increasing youth coping skills,
safety awareness, self-esteem, judgment and decision-
making abilities, Professor Gulu’s learning series has
become a powerful tool to help gauge youth progress
towards emotional maturity. In addition, the series
will help parents and guardians learn effective
communication skills and develop insight and
understanding on complex issues that affect youth
development.
A resident of Fort Bend County, Texas, Ka rl lives
with his wife and business partner, Ann Branch -Floyd,
and develops educational and therapeutic resources
that support healthy community development. He
holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology
from the University of Houston, University Par k, and
works as a behavioral healthcare professional. Karl is
a former Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Member with the Governor’s Office of Boards and
Commissions (2004-2010) and is licensed as a
professional counselor. In addition, he is certified as a
Fellow and Diplomate of the American Board of Medical
Psychotherapists and Psychodiagnosticians.
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Moral and Character Development

A Message from Professor Gulu

National Child Safety Campaign …….…. 2-4

1. Burning Wings …….……...…………. 9

2. Magic Firefly ………………………. 13

3. The Blaze Next Door ………………. 19

4. A Heart-to-Heart Talk …………….. 23

True or False Quiz ……………….……... 27-30

Home Fire Safety Tips for Kids ……..….. 31-32

Home Fire Safety Tips for Parents ….….. 33-36

Make an Escape Plan with Your Family .. 37-38

How to Exit a Burning Home ……….….. 39-41

What To Do If Your Clothes Catch Fire … 42

Appropriate Responses to Burns …….….. 43

What are the Contents of Fire ………..…. 45

Steps to Exit a Burning Home …………. 46-47

Safety Tips for Using Legal Fireworks ... 48-49

Stop, Drop, and Roll Activity ………….. 50-51

Home Fire Safety Test …………………. 52-56

Contents of Fire Scramble Test ……...… 57

Steps to Exiting a Burning Home Quiz ... 58-59

Standing vs. Crawling Quiz ………….... 60

Home Fire Escape Plan Assessment …… 61-64

Fire Safety Tips Quiz ………………….. 65

Fire Safety Pledge ……………………… 66

MORAL AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Teaching children from early and middle

childhood to adolescence how to respond and

make informed decisions under pressure is the

hallmark of Professor Gulu’s moral and character

development learning series.

Each song and book is skillfully crafted to

promote insight and understanding, stimulate

creative thinking, and to equip youth with effective

problem-solving skills. And most importantly, the

book and music learning series has been made

affordable for nearly every family.

Therefore, thank you in advance for supporting

Professor Gulu’s initiative to ensure that every

youth has the opportunity to learn, grow, and to

reach his or her full potential.

A Message From Professor Gulu

Across the country, children set approximately 1

In f act, f ire itself is neither good nor bad. When

With over 4,000 people dying each year in ho me

To every child, please read this book with your

Remember, PLAY IT SAFE!

To the brave men and women in uniform who

Today, we honor and remember those courageous

Let’s honor and salute our heroes today, tomorrow,

NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Pro fessor Gulu’s book and online Cerebrophonic music

learning center is considered one of the most

spectacular child safety p r o g r a m s o n the m a r k e t ,

with sensational songs and literacy tools leading the

way to revolutionizing child safety education and

With a focus on fostering positive parent-child

interaction and increasing quality time between family

members, Professor Gulu’s educational series provides

opportunities to strengthen family relations and

deepen youth insight and understanding on important