How to Know What to Do in Case of a Fire

Fire safety is extremely important and can save the lives of many if studied and practiced on a regular basis. You never know when a fire may occur so your best bet is to always be prepared. Here you will learn what to do in case of a fire.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Always have smoke detectors set up in your house on every level. If you hear a smoke alarm sound off your best bet is to assume that there is a fire.

2. Have a fire safety plan ready beforehand. Your family should always discuss the potential event of a fire and have two escapes for each room planned out, as well as a meeting place outside.

3. Determine whether or not you can smell smoke. This is one of the biggest indicators that there is a fire.

4. Feel closed doors for warmth. If the door is hot then it is time to go back and take your second escape route from the room.

5. If there is smoke make sure you crawl low and try not to inhale it.

6. DO NOT take anything of value from the house. You may not have time to do this. It is best to get out of the house and be safe.

7. Find your outside meeting place and call your emergency numbers immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• Always discuss a fire safety plan with your family and have an outdoor meeting place.
• Memorize emergency numbers in case of this event.
• DO NOT go back for valuable possessions.

[TheGlamSquad]

on 1/22/2009 This is very important information. We must always be prepared. 5*****

[cherold598]

on 1/20/2009 Thanks for the info. It's good to be prepared. 5*

[Kallicat]

on 1/19/2009 Good information on fire safety. We have a smoke detector in every room of the house.