If you have never been caught in a fire emergency, it is hard to imagine what it is like. But arming yourself with the knowledge of what happens during a fire and how best to prepare for one may save your life and the life of those around you.
The following tips are from an article published by the Department of Homeland Security. Click here to read the whole document.
When a fire starts, black smoke can fill a house within minutes. You may think that being in building fire would be bright due to the brightness of the fire. But the smoke is thick and causes your surroundings to be very dark. Even if you are in a building that you know your way around very well, you can still become disoriented and lost, because you will not be able to see.
The danger from a fire comes first and foremost from the smoke and toxic fumes that the fire produces. You may feel drowsy and may have trouble breathing. If you are sleeping, the smoke may cause you to slip into a deep sleep, preventing you from waking up in time to evacuate.
If you find yourself in a fire, the first action to take is to drop to the floor. There will be less heat, smoke and toxic fumes there. As soon as you are aware of danger, get out fast. Delaying just a few seconds can cost you your life.
If you are in a room with a closed door, check the temperature of the doorknob before opening the door. If the doorknob is hot, do not open it. Instead, use a different escape from the room.
To help prevent a fire in the first place, consider asking someone from your local fire department to come to your home and inspect it for fire risk.
Finally, have a professionally installed fire alarm system in your home and business. Professionally installed systems can detect fire and alert you, often in plenty of time to escape.
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