How can you protect yourself from fire?

How can you protect yourself from fire?

Clutter can block doorways and windows, making leaving a home very difficult. Boxes, paper, clothing, and other items are extremely flammable and will add fuel to a fire.

How do you respond to an emergency situation?

Shrubbery and trees trimmed to keep areas around the building unobstructed. Intrusion alarms on doors, windows, ventilator openings and roof hatches. Trash receptacles stored away from buildings to reduce danger of fire. Locked metal lids for extra protection.

What do you do after fire hazard?

Call 9-1-1. Give first aid where needed; cool and cover burns to reduce the chance of further injury or infection. Let friends and family know you're safe.

How do you write an emergency plan?

Removing the fuel thereby decreases the heat. Without sufficient oxygen, a fire cannot begin, and it cannot continue. With a decreased oxygen concentration, the combustion process slows. Oxygen can be denied to a fire using a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher, a fire blanket or water.

Why are regular emergency drills important?

Fire drills help prepare employees to respond quickly, calmly, and safely. Fire drills play a very important role in workplace fire safety. Include outside resources such as fire and police departments when possible. After each drill, gather management and employees to evaluate the effectiveness of the drill.