How To Escape A Fire In A Public Building

If you are in a public building and you spot a fire.....

Activate the nearest fire alarm so you can warn other people who may be at risk.

Call 911

If the fire is small use a fire extinguisher to try to smolder the flames. If you cannot put out the fire within 30 seconds, leave the building.

If the fire is too big to use a fire extinguisher, do not try to put it out. Find the nearest exit and leave the building immediately. If possible, close all the doors behind you as you make your exit.

If you cross a smoke filled area, stay close to the ground where the air is cleaner.

If a fire traps you, go to a room with a window and shut the door. Do not go to a smoke filled room.

If you need to escape through a window, go out the window feet first and lower yourself slowly.

If your clothes are on fire, stop, drop to the ground, and roll. If another person's clothes are on fire, drop him/her to the ground, wrap them in heavy fabric such as a wool blanket, and roll the victim over and over on the ground until the flames are out.

When using a fire extinguisher, remember P.A.S.S. "P" is for pull. "A" is for aim. "S" is for squeeze. "S" is for sweep.

1. PULL the pin.

2. AIM at the base of the fire.

3. SQUEEZE the handle.

4. SWEEP from side to side from a safe distance from the fire.

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