What Can help in Fire

1. What Can Help in Fire Fire can take place at any time at any place. Take birth from a small mistake, it can damage lives and property in a short duration of time. Here are some tips that may help you in with such a destructive situation. •Plan an escape route: First and important factor is to look for an escape route. Try to identify main emergency links and plan a route that is least contacted with fire. Try to avoid escalators or elevators. If there is a proper escape route in any building then follow it carefully. •Extinguish the fire if you can: If you have a fire extinguisher and you know how to use it then try to extinguish the fire. It is easy to extinguish the fire in its early stages. If the fire has spread to a large area then it is beneficial to leave the space. Always purchase fire extinguisher from a good fire extinguisher manufacturer. •Rescue humans first, belonging second: Lives are much more important than things. So rather look for some stuff try to save as many lives as possible. If there is enough time then gather important documents like your certificates, identity proofs, insurance papers, money, and jewelry. •Stop, drop, and crawl: Smoke and heat are more dangerous than flames. They can burn the skin and may cause breathing issues. Try to cover your nose and mouth and crawl much rather walk. •Test Doorknobs: Before opening any door, check the doorknobs. If they are hot then avoid that route because there is a large possibility that the room has fire. •Don’t Panic: Panicking can cloud your brain and prevent you from thinking clearly. If you’re trapped in a room during a fire, then close the door and plug up any cracks or vents with a blanket, clothes, or a towel to keep the smoke out. •Don't be a spectator: If you are out of the building then rather than to be a viewer or doing a video recording, Call the police and ambulance and don’t allow the crowd to gather there. Make a proper space for fire brigade vans and ambulance. Once you get out then keep a safe distance from the building. Call firefighters as they help you to extinguish the fire as soon as possible. Page | 1