Prepare Now:

• Know how to respond to different fire types.
• Make ABC extinguishers accessible on every floor (call the Fire Department for training).
• Install smoke detectors; test once each month; replace batteries at least twice each year.
• Identify 2 escape routes from each room.
• Conduct fire drills.
• Make sure windows are not nailed or painted shut.
• Establish an outside meeting place; never go back into a burning building.
• Know where flammable materials are in your home or garage and dispose of them properly after use.
• Do not overload electrical outlets.
• Keep folding or chain style ladder stored in each upstairs bedroom.
• Mark windows of children or others who may not self-rescue.
• Make sure your address on your house or the curb is clearly visible and the fire trucks can reach your home.

During a Fire:

• Call 911, or call the Fire Department in areas without 911 service.
• Warn other occupants.
• Pull the fire alarm.
• Get out of the burning building.
• For small fires use an ABC fire extinguisher; baking soda or a pan lid for small oil or grease fires.
• Feel the door to see if it is hot before opening it. If is hot, a very low window may be an option for escape. Otherwise, wave a distress cloth out the window.
• If leaving, be prepared to crawl. (Smoke and heat rise).
• If your clothes are on fire, STOP, DROP and ROLL.
• Use a stairwell. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS!