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Most fire victims die from inhaling smoke and
poisonous gases, not from burns. If you know how to recognize danger signs and how to act
appropriately, you will increase your chances of getting safely out of a burning building. |
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smoke detector goes off, act immediately. To waken anyone who may still be asleep, shout,
"Fire! Everyone out!" Don't waste time getting dressed or searching for
valuables. |
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If
possible, sleep with bedroom doors closed. Doors offer protection from heat and smoke and
slow a fire's progress. If in your escape you must go from room to room, close each door
behind you. |
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Feel
every door before opening it. Place the back of your hand on the crack between the door
and the door frame; if it's hot, do not open the door. Even if the door is cool, open it
cautiously. Stay low in case smoke or toxic fumes are seeping around the door. If heat and
smoke start to come in, slam the door tightly and use your alternate way out of that room. |
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If you
use a window for your escape, be sure the door is tightly closed. Otherwise, the draft
from the open window may draw smoke and fire into the room. |
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If you
must go through smoke, crawl under it on your hands and knees. However, do not crawl on
your belly, because some heavier toxic gases settle in a thin layer on the floor. |
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If you are unable to escape from a room because of a fire on the
other side of the door, stuff clothing, towels, or newspapers in the door's cracks to keep
smoke out of your refuge. |
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Remember "STOP, DROP, ROLL" if your clothing catches
fire. The moment it happens, stop where you are. Drop to the ground, and cover your mouth
and face with your hands to protect them from the flames. Then roll over and over to
smother the flames. |
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