Plan For a Fire Before it Occurs
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Know the location of exits |
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Recognize the sound of the alarm |
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Know how to activate the alarm (usually located at exits) |
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Know how to notify the fire department |
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Have a meeting place outside |
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Participate in fire drills and know your plan |
If You Discover a Fire
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Sound the alarm and exit |
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Close all doors behind you, especially doors behind fire |
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Proceed directly to safest exit |
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Do not use elevators |
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Leave the building |
Exit Drills
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Develop a Fire Escape Plan & practice the drill (most don't, because they don't have a plan) |
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Know how to activate the alarm |
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Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them |
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Have two avenues of escape |
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Know your emergency numbers |
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Designate a safe meeting place |
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Where is your nearest fire hydrant? Is it snowed over? |
Once You Are Out, Stay Out!!!
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When the smoke detector sounds, you have less than 4 minutes to get out |
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Most who die in fires die of smoke inhalation |
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Fire itself is a serious hazard |
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Fire frequently generates temperatures to 1500° F |
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Remember, water boils at 212° F |
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Most foods cook at about 350° F |
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There is always the possibility of flashover |
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As well as carbon monoxide, there are many toxic gases |
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The longer you stay in, the more your judgment will be impaired |
What to do if Your Escape Route is Blocked by Fire or Smoke
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Crawl low in smoke (try to hold your breath) |
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If trapped in a room: |
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feel doors with the back of your hand to test for heat (if no heat open the door cautiously) |
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close all doors behind you |
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seal cracks around doors and windows ( a wet towel will work ) |
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signal at window to rescuers |
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open outside windows at top and bottom |
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shut off fans and air conditioners |