Being caught in a fire can be scary and
dangerous. many know about the classic fie safety tip;s like alarms, escape
routes, and meeting places. Many forget the small tools that will help them
during the time of a home fire.
Towels
and sheets
Keep a towel for each door in
the room in case of a fire. If you are unable to leave the room then roll the
towel up and stick it under the door frame to keep smoke out of the room. The
sheet is used to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
2 Water bottles with water
use the water bottle to wet the
towel that you are going to put in the door frame. Use the other water bottle
for a sheet just in case you need to protect yourself from the heat. Of course
the first safety tip is to get out of the building the safest way that you can.
This is a tool if you get trapped in a fire.
Hard Object
Sometimes people move into a
house where the landlord has nailed, glued, or painted the windows shut. If you
are unable to fix the problem without replacing the windows then make sure that
you have something sturdy nearby. Keep a crow bar, baseball bat, or heavy
object in the room. You may have to break a window out to get out safely.
Flashlight
It's difficult to see through
smoke when you're trying to escape. A flashlight is also needed for fire
safety till you reach your meeting destination. Personally, I think the
flashlights that police officers use are the best because of the strength and
direction of the light. Though they cost around $50 the flashlight is worth the
money. When used the beam of the flashlight reaches 25 feet or more.
Construction masks
Construction masks are paper
masks people use to filter out debris in the air while on a job site. The masks
will help stop some of the smoke and embers from getting into your lungs also.
Back Packs
Backpacks for each family
member is needed. Adult packs should include extra clothing, medications,
duplicate bank cards, copies of keys, food and water. Children's bags should
also include something to keep them entertained. Children do well after
emergencies if their mind is occupied.
Ultimately, the most important tool in fire safety is your emotions. It's important to stay calm. Listen to the Firefighters and focus on what the EMT/Paramedic is trying to tell you to do if you are injured. They are there to help you not hurt you
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