Surviving a Fire in Your Home
Here are a few important steps to help you survive a fire in your home.
It's 3 a.m. and your smoke alarm sounds. What should you do?
Don't waste valuable time getting dressed. Before leaving your room, feel the door for heat. If the door is hot, don't open it. Leave by your alternate exit. If you can't leave the room, take precautions to prevent smoke from entering the room. Place a towel or other materials at the base of all doors. Seal other openings, such as air registers as well. Then go to a window and call for help.
If the door is cool to the touch, open it carefully and be prepared to close it again if you encounter smoke. At this point you should institute your fire escape plan. If you can leave, but encounter some smoke, stay low and crawl on your hands and knees to the nearest exit. Remember, smoke and toxic gases rise. It is easier to see and breathe if you are close to the floor.
Once you are out, go directly to your meeting place and t
2006-11-30 16:49:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
Practice crawling around your house blindfolded also...
I know it sounds stupid but in a fire there is practically no visibility whatsoever.
2006-11-30 16:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by chefzilla65 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Great advice. I missed the mandatory fire safety meeting today at work. No joke. Just coincidence.
2006-12-01 01:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by S K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did I miss the question?
2006-12-01 00:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by Spidey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank you smoky the bear
2006-12-01 00:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by intangible_me 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thank you, Fire Marshal Bill. I think everyone here learned that in elementry school, but thanks anyway...
2006-12-01 00:52:24 · answer #5 · answered by RoninShonen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
awesome thanks for the two points! oh and yeah you made some good ones too lol
2006-12-01 01:01:20 · answer #6 · answered by georgiabelle87 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UUmm,ok,thanks,I guess.........
2006-12-01 00:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by fantasy_lady428 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
um... ok...
2006-12-01 04:20:40 · answer #8 · answered by lisa_mynx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok..................................
2006-12-01 00:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by DuhMan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋