Health: What to Do if Clothing Catches Fire (Stop, Drop, and Roll) Practice
Practice the safe steps for a clothing fire emergency
Health: What to Do if Clothing Catches Fire (Stop, Drop, and Roll) Practice
Practice the safe steps for a clothing fire emergency
Health - Grade 4-5
- 1
Write the four main actions you should take if your clothing catches fire.
Think of the safety phrase Stop, Drop, Cover, and Roll.
If my clothing catches fire, I should stop, drop to the ground, cover my face, and roll back and forth until the flames are out. - 2
Why should you stop instead of running if your clothing catches fire?
You should stop because running can make the fire grow by giving it more air. Stopping helps you begin the safe steps right away. - 3
A student notices their sleeve is on fire. They start to run toward the door. What should they do instead?
Running can make flames spread faster.
The student should stop immediately, drop to the ground, cover their face, and roll back and forth until the fire is out. They should then get help from an adult. - 4
Explain why covering your face is part of Stop, Drop, and Roll.
Covering your face helps protect your eyes, nose, and mouth from flames, heat, and smoke while you roll on the ground. - 5
Put these steps in the correct order: Roll back and forth, Stop moving, Cover your face, Drop to the ground.
The safety words tell the order.
The correct order is stop moving, drop to the ground, cover your face, and roll back and forth. - 6
A friend’s clothing catches fire during an outdoor activity. Name two safe ways you can help without putting yourself in danger.
I can shout for them to stop, drop, cover, and roll, and I can get a trusted adult or call emergency services. I should not grab them or run into danger. - 7
Why is rolling back and forth on the ground helpful when clothing is on fire?
Fires need air to keep burning.
Rolling back and forth helps smother the flames by cutting off some of the air the fire needs to keep burning. - 8
After the flames are out, what should the person do next?
The emergency is not over just because the flames are out.
After the flames are out, the person should stay still, get help from a trusted adult, and call emergency services if needed. Burns should be checked by an adult or medical helper. - 9
Choose the safer response and explain why: A) Run to find water. B) Stop, drop, cover your face, and roll.
B is the safer response because Stop, Drop, Cover, and Roll can put out flames on clothing quickly. Running can make the fire worse. - 10
Draw or describe a safe practice area for learning Stop, Drop, and Roll at school.
Think about what makes a space safe for movement.
A safe practice area should have open floor space, no sharp objects nearby, and an adult supervising. Students should practice without real fire. - 11
True or false: Stop, Drop, and Roll should only be practiced with real flames so students know what it feels like. Explain your answer.
This is false. Stop, Drop, and Roll should be practiced without real flames because real fire is dangerous and can cause serious injuries. - 12
Write a short safety reminder poster message that teaches younger students what to do if their clothing catches fire.
Use clear words that a younger student would understand.
A good poster message could say, If your clothes catch fire, do not run. Stop, drop, cover your face, and roll until the fire is out. Get help from an adult right away.