In a preschool fire safety program, which action would be inappropriate?

• A. Practice a home fire drill
• B. Learn how to crawl under smoke
• C. Wait in the house for firefighters to arrive
• D. Evacuate promptly when alarms sound

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that young children must act quickly to exit the building when a fire alarm sounds, rather than waiting inside for help. In a preschool fire safety program, the emphasis is on immediate evacuation to a safe outdoor location and then staying there so everyone can be accounted for.

Waiting in the house for firefighters to arrive is inappropriate because it delays escape and keeps children exposed to smoke, heat, and potential collapse. Time is crucial in a fire, and getting outside promptly reduces the risk of injury and makes it easier for adults to perform a safe reunion outside.

The other actions support safety: practicing a home fire drill builds familiarity and muscle memory so children know exactly what to do; learning to crawl low under smoke teaches them to reduce inhalation exposure if smoke is present; evacuating promptly when alarms sound reinforces quick, decisive action that keeps them out of danger.