Fire Safety During a Home Fire

9/11/2020 (Permalink)

If you find yourself trapped in a fire situation in your home:

 Before opening a door, check to see if the doorknob or door is hot. If either one of them are, leave the door closed and use a different way out if possible.

 If you open a door, do it slowly. Be ready to close it fast if heavy smoke or fire is seen.

 If you cannot get out, close the door, place something such as clothing, towel, or tape around the door to keep smoke out. Cover any vents in the room as well. Stay where you are and signal for help by using a flashlight or light-colored cloth at a window.

 Stay low to the floor when exiting the room or while waiting for help to arrive.

 Call 911 as soon as possible.