Practice Fire Safety; What To Do In Case Of A Fire - Code one A Owner's Manual

110-949C English 11/6/06

PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY

Develop family escape plans, discuss them with ALL household
members, and practice them regularly.
• Expose everyone to the sound of a smoke alarm and explain what the
sound means.
• Determine TWO exits from each room and an escape route to the
outside from each exit.
• Teach all household members to touch the door. INSTRUCT THEM
NOT TO OPEN THE DOOR IF THE DOOR IS HOT. Tell them to use an
alternative exit if the door is hot.
• Teach household members to crawl along the floor to stay below
dangerous smoke, fumes, and gases.
• Determine a safe meeting place for all members outside the building.
• Know how to call the nearest fire department in case of emergency.
Besides practicing and understanding fire safety rules, you should:
1. Install smoke alarms in every room of your residence.
2. Test smoke alarms weekly.
3. Maintain smoke alarms properly.
4. Keep a supply of replacement batteries on hand.
5. Replace nonworking smoke alarms immediately.
6. Prevent hazardous conditions and follow fire safety rules:
• Keep matches and cigarette lighters out of the hands of children.
• Never smoke in bed.
• Store flammables in proper, closed containers and do not use them
near flame or sparks.
• Keep electrical appliances in good condition.
• Make sure stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, barbeque grills, and other
appliances are clean and free of grease. Be sure they are properly
installed and operating as designed.
• Keep operating portable heaters and burning candles away from
combustible materials. Watch them carefully.
• Do not overload electrical circuits.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE

1. Don't panic; stay calm. Notify every member in the residence
of the fire.
2. Have all residents leave the building as quickly as possible.
Touch doors to feel if they are hot before opening them. Use
an alternative exit if necessary. Crawl along the floor and
cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth, if possible. DO
NOT stop to collect anything. Follow predefined escape plans,
if possible.
3. Meet at a prearranged meeting place outside the building.
4. Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building.
5. DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE A BURNING BUILDING. Wait for the
fire department to arrive.
These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire. However, to
reduce the chance that fires will start, practice fire safety rules and
prevent hazardous situations.
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