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an escape plan
Even with the most advanced
fire alarm system, adequate pro-
tection requires an escape plan.
To prepare your plan:
Draw floorplans of your build-
ing (see sample). Show two
exits: a front or back door and
a window from each room. (Make
sure the window works. You may
need a special fire escape ladder
if the window is high up.) Write
Rehearse: (1) Everyone in
their room with the doors closed.
(2) One person sounds the alarm.
(3) Each person tests his door.
(4) Pretend the door is hot and
use the alternate escape exit.
(5) Everyone meet outdoors at
the assigned spot.
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Discuss these escape procedures
with those who use the building.
(1) If the premises is a residence,
sleep with the bedroom door closed.
A closed door will hold back deadly
smoke while you escape.
(2) When the fire alarm signals, escape
quickly. Do not stop to pack
(3) Test the door. If it is hot, use your
alternate route through the window.
If the door is cool, brace your shoulder
against it and open it cautiously. Be
ready to slam the door if smoke or
heat rush in. Crawl through smoke,
holding your breath. Close the doors
again on leaving to help prevent the
'fire from spreading.
(4) Go to your specific outdoor meeting
(5) Assign someone to make sure
nobody returns to the burning building.
neighbors telephone.
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