WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE

Since Winter is coming up very soon, we should know what to do in case of fire.

A fire is something one wishes will never happen – but that does not mean we can be complacent with the idea. It is best to practice safety measures so in case a fire does break out (knock on wood), you will know what to do. Better be equipped with the necessary knowledge and be paranoid than to be sorry. Here are some of the things that have to be done in case of a fire.

First and foremost – invest in fire extinguishers and learn how to properly use them.

If you are in a room, keep yourself as close as possible to the floor and crawl to the closest exit, or away from the fire.

If possible, put a wet cloth over your face to minimize smoke inhalation.

Move as far away from the fire as possible. Close any doors between you and the fire.

Do not open the door and move as far away from it as possible if you see smoke coming from under it.

If the fire is a small one, try your best to put it out before it spreads.

When you think the fire is getting a bit bigger than you can handle, sound an alarm and immediately call for help.

In case your clothes catch fire, resist the urge to run. Drop to the ground and roll over to put out the flames.

Warn the people around you of the fire, so they too can run to safety

If possible, guide the fire fighters by telling them exactly where the fire is. This will save them precious time in trying to locate the fire.

Let the fire fighters do what they do best, and try to stay out of their (and harm’s) way.