Simple Fire Safety Tips In The Home

What would you do when your house is on fire? Simply run away or just hide in the bathroom? These simple fire safety tips from gov.uk will save you from fire.

Keep Calm

Do not panic when your house is on fire. Keep calm and get everyone out of the house quickly. Do not waste much time saving valuables from fire or investigating the cause of fire. Get out to the safest and nearest door.

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In Case of Smoke

If there is smoke around, keep low where the air is clearer. Cover your nose and mouth with a damp cloth and get out quickly. Before you open the door, check if the door is warm by using the back of your hand. If it is warm, don't open it - the fire is on the other side. Use the other safe door.

If the Escape is Blocked

If your escape route is blocked, quickly get everyone into one room, ideally with a window and a phone. Put bedding around the bottom of the door to block the smoke. You may be able to escape through a window if you are on first or ground floor. Break the glass in the bottom corner if the window is locked and can't open. Make jagged edges safe with a towel or blanket. Use bedding to cushion your fall and lower yourself down carefully. Don't jump.

Call for Help

Always save emergency numbers on your phone such as local fire station, local police station, and other emergency numbers. They are usually free of charge. Make sure to add it on the speed dial so you can find and call the numbers quickly. You can also press the fire alarm once you get out of the house.

Installing a working smoke alarms will likely safe your home and family. Equipped your home with fire safety kit as a quick response to home fires. Stay safe!