October is Fire Safety Month—a great time to teach kids about fire trucks, firefighters, and safety practices in a fun and interactive way. Extend your fire safety lessons with a game of matching or memory using free Fire Safety Matching Cards. Not only are they educational, but they also add fun and playful learning to your classroom or home activities.

Fire Safety Tips to Teach for Home and School
During Fire Safety Week, teach children some simple safety tips to make fire safety a priority.
1. Install Smoke Alarms
Place smoke alarms on every level of your home and in each bedroom to ensure quick detection of smoke.
2. Test and Maintain Smoke Alarms
Test alarms monthly to ensure they’re working. Replace batteries at least once a year or as needed.
3. Create and Practice an Escape Plan
Discuss and practice what to do if the alarm goes off. Teach children to:
- Crawl low under smoke.
- Identify two ways out of every room.
- Meet at a designated safe spot outside.
4. Never Go Back Inside
Once outside, stay out. Call 911 for help, and wait for firefighters to arrive.
Songs and Activities to Reinforce Fire Safety
Fire Safety Song
Use music to make learning memorable! Teach this simple song to help children understand fire safety rules.
“When there’s smoke, crawl down low,
To the exit, quickly go.
Meet outside, don’t delay,
Firefighters are on their way!”
More Fire Safety Songs
Fire Cup Knock-Down Game
Try this fun game from Lalymom.com
- Stack red and orange cups to represent flames.
- Let children use a “fire hose” (rolled-up socks or small balls) to knock down the “fire.”
Make Fireman Flames
Create flames using red, orange, and yellow tissue paper or craft foam. Role-play as firefighters to “put out the fire.”
How to Use the Fire Safety Matching Cards
This printable set is perfect for:
- Matching Game: Match pairs of fire safety items like fire trucks, extinguishers, and helmets.
- Memory Game: Flip the cards face down and take turns finding matches.
- Hide and Seek Game: Hide one set of cards around the room for children to find and match.
Pro Tips for Durability
- Cut the cards apart, and you’re ready to play!
- Print the cards on sturdy paper or photo paper.
- Laminate them for long-term use.

You can also make this game more challenging by using them as a memory game for children who are ready. Or hide one set of cards around the room for a more active matching game!
Fire Safety Books for Preschoolers
- Dean, James (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 24 Pages – 04/24/2018 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)
- Ghigna, Charles (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 24 Pages – 08/01/2017 (Publication Date) – Cantata Learning (Publisher)
- Rivera, Sheila (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 8 Pages – 01/01/2007 (Publication Date) – LernerClassroom (Publisher)
- Pendziwol, Jean E. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 04/01/1999 (Publication Date) – Kids Can Press (Publisher)
- Liebman, Dan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 24 Pages – 12/11/2018 (Publication Date) – Firefly Books (Publisher)
Last update on 2025-01-18 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
More Preschool Activities for Fire Safety Week
Take fire safety learning further with these activities:
Fire Safety Booklet
A mini-book filled with fire safety tips and activities. Children can color, trace, and practice key safety steps.
Printable Fire Safety Pack for Preschoolers
Includes worksheets, coloring pages, and puzzles focused on fire safety and prevention.
Community Helpers – Firefighters
Teach children about the important role firefighters play. Incorporate role-playing activities to make it hands-on!
Shape Fire Trucks
Create fire trucks using basic shapes like rectangles, circles, and squares. A fun way to incorporate math into your fire safety theme.
Fire Safety Toys for Child Care & Preschool Programs
Last update on 2025-02-14 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
Download the Free Fire Safety Matching Cards & Memory Game
Download free printable fire safety matching cards game for your Fire Safety Week or Month activities at school, child care or homeschool.
FIRE SAFETY MATCHING CARDS
Download and print the Fire Safety Matching Cards to use now.
October is the perfect time to spark an interest in fire safety! With these activities and free Fire Safety Matching Cards, you can help children learn important lessons while having fun and reinforcing critical safety skills.