How to Be Prepared in Case of Fire

What would you do first if you knew there was a fire in your house? You can feel a little safer, if you take some simple steps to prepare yourself.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Fire Extinguisher if you don't already have one in your home.
• Watch Video link below if possible.

1. In the case of a small, contained stove fire, a fire extinguisher can be used. However, you must already know how to use one, to be effective and timely enough for it to count. Keep yours in your kitchen, near enough to get to it quick, but not too close to the fire to reach it. Check it occasionally to insure it would work properly if needed.
2. In the event of a larger fire, announce “FIRE!” loudly to everyone and gather all the smaller children immediately and usher them out of the house via the nearest safe door or window. Do not re-enter the home!
3. If you are inside and don’t know if there is fire on the other side of a door, test the door before you open it. To do this, kneel down to stay under the smoke levels. Reach up around half way up the door, and touch the door with the back of your hand. If there's a fire on the other side, it will feel warm on the knob and around the cracks. Do not touch the handle or other parts of the door with your palm, as you may burn your hands, and you will need to be able to use your hands.
   If the door is warm, try another escape route.
4. Take the kids and go straight to a neighbor's house and call 911 from there.

Tips & Warnings

• Watch the Video Link below. It will show you how to check and discharge a Fire Extinguisher.
• See Fire Extinguisher Resource link below. Learn more about pricing, and get one as soon as you can…for safety sake.
• NEVER go back into a house if there is a fire. It may look safe, but it is not.