What To Do in Case of Fire
What To Do in Case of Fire
Catastrophes and accidents are events that we don’t have much control over. So many lives are lost, properties damaged, and many other untold consequences occur because of fire.
How do you make sure you stay your safest in case of fire? Learn these tips:
1. Don’t panic.
The reason for many fatalities during fire is that confusion starts taking over. When you start hyperventilating or coughing because of smoke, panic can get the best of you. So, always retain your presence of mind but remember to move really quick, too.
2. Check doorknob temperature.
One effective way to know if it’s safe to go out of your room or to go anywhere else inside the house or building is to feel the temperature of the doorknobs. But you don’t want your hand burned, right? You can spit on the doorknob and see if the saliva evaporates quickly. Then, double-check by getting a sense of the doorknob’s temperature with the back of your hand.
3. When trapped inside a room, cover all smoke entry points.
To avoid getting suffocated from the smoke of other burning rooms, cover smoke entry points with wet towels or blankets. And yell for help or call 911 immediately. State your address clearly to facilitate emergency help.
4. Crawl low.
Toxic fumes or air stays nearer the ceiling. So, if you want to avoid getting affected by these harmful fumes or smoke, crawl really low to the floor.
5. Except for your family members, grab nothing that will slow you down.
Wrap yourself with a woolen blanket and quickly get out of the place if you can. Just so you can prepare, always be ready with an emergency bag. All your easy-to-carry possessions and documents can be included it. Determine if you have forgotten anyone inside the house by counting all your saved family members. If someone’s missing, immediately inform fire department personnel that can help in rescuing anyone trapped inside the house. And don’t ever go back in to get anything you’ve forgotten.
6. When your clothes catch fire, again, don’t panic.
Stop and roll on the floor to abate the fire. Jumping and running around will only feed the fire because of the creation of wind.
7. Install emergency devices.
Fire-alarms, smoke detectors, and emergency exits should never be overlooked if you are really planning for staying safe. Also, preparing and practicing an escape plan can be of great help to make fire survival much easier.
