On the morning of April 25th, the activity room at Chengdu Victory Community Neighbor Center was filled with children. They were not there to listen to stories but to attend a special "safety class." Volunteers from Bakaang Medical's Chengdu branch used real-life cases and interactive Q&A sessions to teach the children how to identify "burning monsters" in their daily lives and what to do first if they get burned.

"Kids, what things at home can burn you?" As soon as the volunteer asked, several little hands shot up.

"Hot water kettle!" "Pots!" "Microwave!" "And lighters!" The children eagerly answered. The volunteer affirmed each answer and then displayed a series of household scenes on the big screen: hot oil on the kitchen stove, a cup of boiling water on the living room coffee table, the water heater in the bathroom... letting the children point out the "danger points."

This segment is called "Finding the Danger Sources," which is the first step in preventing burns—helping children and caregivers establish an awareness that "danger is all around."

"What should we do if a child gets burned accidentally❓" one child asked.

The volunteer did not shy away from the serious topic. ⚠️She shared a real case: a kindergarten child was scalded by hot soup during a meal. The teacher, lacking first aid knowledge, did not rinse the area with cold water but wrapped it in a towel and sent the child to the hospital, missing the golden time for first aid, ultimately resulting in a deep second-degree burn and severe scarring.

"If the teacher had known 'cool, remove, soak, cover, send,' this child might not have been scarred." The volunteer said. The children in the audience became quiet, and some whispered, "What should we do then?"

Next, the volunteers demonstrated the five steps of "cool, remove, soak, cover, send" using props and actions:

"The first thing to do after a burn is not to go to the hospital but to rinse with cool water! Rinse for at least 30 minutes!" The volunteer emphasized repeatedly. She also taught the children a mnemonic: "Don't panic if you get burned, rinse with cool water, then see a doctor."

"If a child gets burned, is it okay to apply toothpaste like grandma says?" the volunteer asked.

"No❗️" the entire audience responded in unison.

"That's right, applying toothpaste, soy sauce, flour, sesame oil... these home remedies only worsen the injury, hinder heat dissipation, and affect the doctor's diagnosis." The volunteer explained with a vivid metaphor: "It's like a flame burning on your body; if you cover it with something, the heat can't escape and it burns deeper."

At the end of the event, Bakaang's volunteers provided free consultations to parents who needed them. Some residents with scars received professional advice in the consultation area. "I didn't know scars could be prevented before today. I learned a lot," said a mother with her child.

"Educating children about burn prevention is a significant matter for every family, and it's a difficult yet right thing to do."

In just a few hours, the volunteers from Bakaang Chengdu planted the "cool, remove, soak, cover, send" steps into the memories of a group of children. Perhaps one day, one of these children will save themselves or someone else because of what they learned today. That would make this class truly meaningful.