Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you have just two minutes to escape?
You can reduce the risk of fire at home / school / work by following some simple fire safety steps.
Top Tips for Fire Prevention
• Switch off and unplug the electrical items when you’re not using them.
• You must memorise the phone number for the Fire Department.
• It’s important to install a smoke detector in your house. Better safe than sorry!
• You must keep a fire extinguisher handy.
Plan Your Escape
• Think twice before you plan your safe escape routes.
• A fire drill is really important to get out of the building quickly and safely, so you must have regular
fire drills.
• You must have a safe meeting place to gather outside the building.
During a Fire
• React fast! The faster you act, the safer you’ll be.
• You mustn’t go back in the building for any reason- things can be replaced; people can’t.
• Use the stairway. Do not use elevators.
• Stop, drop and roll if your clothes catch on fire.
• If you see or smell smoke, stay low and go. The air is better near the floor.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible.