Tell everyone, Get out

ESCAPE: If There's a Fire

You need to act instantly, swiftly and calmly once you become aware of a fire:

  • Alert everyone.
  • Make sure everyone in your home knows about the fire.
  • Shout.
  • Get everyone together.

Don't delay. You can't afford to waste any time.

  • Don't investigate the fire.
  • Don't go looking for valuables - whether that's jewelry, photographs, documents or whatever.
  • Don't go looking for pets. Shut doors as you go out, only open the doors you need to. Close any open doors.
  • Before you open a door check it with the back of your hand. If it's warm, don't open it - the fire is the other side.
  • Crawl on the floor if there's smoke. The air is cleaner near the floor so if there's smoke put your nose as low as possible.
  • Remember, smoke is poisonous and is the main cause of death in house fires.

Get everyone out

Use your escape route. Stay together if you can

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