with: fires caused by smoking in bed, escaping gas, violent
explosions. poor storage of flammable rags and/or liquids,
(for example petrol, paint, spirits etc), overloaded electrical
circuits, arson, children playing with matches.
• Smoke Alarms don’t last indefinitely. The manufacturer
recommends replacement after 10 years as a precaution.
Planning your Escape for when the Alarm goes off
Use the Smoke Alarm Test Button to familiarize your family
with the Alarm sound and to practice fire drills regularly with
all family members. Draw up a floor plan that will show each
member at least 2 escape routes from each room in the
house. Children tend to hide when they don’t know what to do.
Teach children how to escape, open windows, and use roll up
fire ladders and stools without adult help. Make sure they
know what to do if the alarm goes off.
1. Check room doors for heat or
smoke. Do not open a hot door. Use
an alternate escape route. Close
doors behind you as you leave.
2. If smoke is heavy, crawl out,
staying close to floor. Take short
breaths, if possible, through a wet
cloth or hold your breath. More
people die from smoke inhalation
than from flames.
3. Get out as fast as you can. Do not
stop for packing. Have a
prearranged meeting place outside
for all family members. Check
everybody is there.
4. Call the Fire Brigade from a
neighbour’s house. Remember to
give your name and address.
5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.
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