What should you not do in a fire?

What should you not do in a fire?

Hold burned skin under cool (not cold) running water or immerse in cool water until the pain subsides. Use compresses if running water isn't available.

What should you do if a person is on fire?

For burning solids, such as paper, wood, or coal, water will extinguish the fire by two methods: cooling and, if enough is present, depriving the fire of oxygen. A fire needs three things: heat, fuel, and oxygen. Eliminate any one of those, and the fire goes out.

What is the first aid for fire accident?

Run cool (not cold) water over the burn until the pain eases. Lightly apply a gauze bandage or a clean, soft cloth or towel. If your child is awake and alert, offer ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Do not put any ointments, butter, or other treatments on the burn — these can make it worse.

What does fire do to the human body?

Inhaling fine particles can cause a variety of health effects, including respiratory irritation and shortness of breath, and can worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease. During increased physical exertion, cardiovascular effects can be worsened by exposure to carbon monoxide and particulate matter.

How does co2 control fire?

The carbon dioxide gas is stored at high pressure in the form of liquid in cylinders. The gas expands enormously in volume and also cools down. It forms a blanket like sheet around the burning substance and it cools down the burning substance.

Can wet clothes catch fire?

Being wet will very slightly help prevent this. Clothing, on the other hand, can burn. And being wet will more significantly reduce this risk, though certainly not eliminate it. When water is used as a fire extinguishing agent, at which stage does it absorb the most heat?

Should you help someone stop drop and roll?

STOP where you are—moving or running feeds air to the flames and worsens the fire. DROP to the floor—if you stand up, the fire can burn your face. Fold your arms high on your chest to protect your face. ROLL slowly on the floor or ground, in a rug or blanket if you can.

What do you do if your hair catches on fire?

If anyone's hair or clothing catches on fire, immediately try to smother the flames with a wool fireblanket, or cotton clothing. Do not ever try to smother flames with nylon clothing: it could melt onto the skin.