React Safely to Fire

 Surviving a Fire: 

• If a smoke detector goes off or if you notice a fire, remain calm. Get out as quickly as possible and stay out.
• Do not try to fight a major fire.
• If your clothes catch on fire, STOP where you are, DROP to the ground, and ROLL over and over to smother the flames.
• If you work in a high-rise office building, know your building’s High-Rise Evacuation Plan, and know two different exits from the building. If there is a fire, do not use the elevator.  If there is smoke in the hallway, return to your apartment or office and call 9-1-1 for instructions.
• Before attempting to open a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it is hot, find another way out.
• If you see smoke under the door, find another way out.
• Stay as close to the floor as possible. Smoke and heat rise and the air is clearer and cooler near the floor.
• Close all doors behind you.
• Do not stop to get anything.
• Do not use elevators.
• Call 9-1-1 from a safe place such, as a neighbor's house.
• If you are unable to get out for any reason, stay near a window and close to the floor. Close the door and stuff the bottom with a towel to keep out smoke.
• If possible, signal for help by waving a cloth or sheet outside the window.