There are many things people can do to improve their safety at home, school, or work from a FIRE! Below you will find a list of information of things to do if you have a fire, to get out alive.
Have at least one operating smoke detector.
Have an escape plan that includes:
-Two different ways out of the building.
-Someone assigned to help those that need help getting out.
-Someone assigned to call 911.
-A meeting place for everyone once they get out.
-Practice fire drills regularly using your escape plan.
-Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children.
-Have a working fire extinguisher.
-Smokers always use a proper ash tray.
Be careful while cooking and remember:
-Never leave cooking unattended.
-Wear clothes with short, roll-up, or tight-fitting sleeves.
-For each pot or pan you use, have its lid out cover it.
-Keep the cooking areas clear of combustibles.
-Turn pot and pan handles inward on the stove so they can't be bumped.
-Keep small children away from the cooking area while in use.
-Keep portable heaters and space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn.
Use electricity safely and remember:
-Avoid using extension cords where possible.
-Never run extension cords under rugs or carpet.
-Replace any frayed or cracked extension cords.
-Don't tamper with your fuse box or use improper-size fuses.
-If any electrical appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately, and don't use it until checked or repaired.
-If you have a fire in your fireplace, always close the screen or doors.
-Always empty your fireplace ashes in a metal container, and set them away from the house or anything that will burn.
THINGS TO REMEMBER IF YOU HAVE A FIRE!
-GET OUT of the House or building and STAY OUT!
-Crawl low under the smoke.
-Feel doors with the back of your hand for heat, before opening.
-Open doors slowly and be ready to close them if heat or fire is outside them.
-Once outside of the house or building, DON'T GO BACK IN FOR ANY REASON!
-Once outside go to a phone and call 911 to report the fire.
-If your clothes catch on fire: STOP, DROP, and ROLL until the fire goes out and cover you face with your hands.
-Close any doors you safely can as you are leaving the house or building.
-Provide any helpful information to the Fire Department you can: Where the fire is located in the house or building.
-If anyone is still in the house or building and where they might be located.
-Any hazards that might be in the house or building.
Have at least one operating smoke detector.
Have an escape plan that includes:
-Two different ways out of the building.
-Someone assigned to help those that need help getting out.
-Someone assigned to call 911.
-A meeting place for everyone once they get out.
-Practice fire drills regularly using your escape plan.
-Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children.
-Have a working fire extinguisher.
-Smokers always use a proper ash tray.
Be careful while cooking and remember:
-Never leave cooking unattended.
-Wear clothes with short, roll-up, or tight-fitting sleeves.
-For each pot or pan you use, have its lid out cover it.
-Keep the cooking areas clear of combustibles.
-Turn pot and pan handles inward on the stove so they can't be bumped.
-Keep small children away from the cooking area while in use.
-Keep portable heaters and space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn.
Use electricity safely and remember:
-Avoid using extension cords where possible.
-Never run extension cords under rugs or carpet.
-Replace any frayed or cracked extension cords.
-Don't tamper with your fuse box or use improper-size fuses.
-If any electrical appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately, and don't use it until checked or repaired.
-If you have a fire in your fireplace, always close the screen or doors.
-Always empty your fireplace ashes in a metal container, and set them away from the house or anything that will burn.
THINGS TO REMEMBER IF YOU HAVE A FIRE!
-GET OUT of the House or building and STAY OUT!
-Crawl low under the smoke.
-Feel doors with the back of your hand for heat, before opening.
-Open doors slowly and be ready to close them if heat or fire is outside them.
-Once outside of the house or building, DON'T GO BACK IN FOR ANY REASON!
-Once outside go to a phone and call 911 to report the fire.
-If your clothes catch on fire: STOP, DROP, and ROLL until the fire goes out and cover you face with your hands.
-Close any doors you safely can as you are leaving the house or building.
-Provide any helpful information to the Fire Department you can: Where the fire is located in the house or building.
-If anyone is still in the house or building and where they might be located.
-Any hazards that might be in the house or building.