FIRE PREVENTION

IF YOU SHOULD EVER CATCH ON FIRE:
STOP - WHERE YOU ARE
DROP - TO THE FLOOR OR GROUND
ROLL - AROUND ON THE FLOOR OR GROUND
This will smother the flames, possibly saving your life.

Just remember to:
STOP, DROP and ROLL,
covering your face and mouth with your hands.

If a friend catches on fire, smother flames by grabbing a blanket
or rug and wrapping them up in it.
That could save them from serious burns or even death.

Plan and practice a home fire escape plan.

Know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds.

"Cool a burn" any time you burn your skin.
If you get burned by touching a hot object or liquid,
cool the area with cold water for 10-15 minutes. Tell a grown-up about the burn.

Matches and lighters are NOT TOYS!
They are tools for grown-ups only.
Tell a grown-up if you find matches or lighters.

HOW TO EVACUATE A BURNING BUILDING

The last one out of the room should not lock the door, just close it.
Locking the door hinders the fire department's search and rescue efforts.
Proceed to the exit as outlined in the Emergency Action Plan.
NEVER, NEVER use elevators under any circumstances.
Stay low to avoid smoke and toxic gases.
The best air is close to the floor, so crawl if necessary.
If possible, cover your mouth and nose with
a damp cloth to help you breathe.
If you work in a building with multiple stories,
a stairway will be your primary escape route.
Most enclosed stairwells in buildings over two stories
are "rated" enclosures and will provide you a safe means of exit;
don't panic descend stairs slowly and carefully.
Once in the stairwell, proceed down to the first floor.
Never go up.
Once outside the building, report to a predetermined
area so that a head count can be taken.

WHAT TO DO IF TRAPPED IN A BURNING BUILDING

If you're trying to escape a fire, never open a closed door
without feeling it first. Use the back of your hand to
prevent burning your palm. If the door is hot, try another exit.
If none exists, seal the cracks around the
doors and vents with anything available.
If in a dorm room, use wet towels to seal the space under the door
and prevent the entry of smoke.
Cracks around the door can be sealed with masking tape if necessary.
If trapped, look for a nearby phone and call the fire department,
giving them your exact location.
If breathing is difficult, try to ventilate the room, but don't wait
for an emergency to discover that window can't be opened.
If on an upper floor and your window is of a type that
CANNOT be opened, DON'T break it out- you'll be raining glass down
on rescuers and people exiting the building. I
f you can't contact the fire department by phone,
wave for attention at the window. Don't panic.

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