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BE PREPARED
Smoke and heat alarms properly installed and maintained are an essential part of a good home
safety programme. Review re hazards and eliminate dangerous conditions whenever possible.
When re strikes, a prepared and practised escape plan could prove vital. Consider and discuss the
following hints:
• Ensure everyone is familiarised with the
alarm signal.
• Always test doors with your hands before
inging them open. If they feel warm, re
may have walled up behind them – leave
closed and nd another escape route.
• Don’t waste time collecting possessions.
Arouse all occupants and leave the building.
Your life is more valuable!
• GET OUT, STAY OUT, GET THE FIRE
BRIGADE OUT.
• Keep everyone in a set meeting place after
you escape.
• If trapped inside, stay close to the oor, cover
your mouth with a cloth and conserve breath
as you crawl to safety.
• Keep all windows and doors closed except for
escape purposes.
• Prepare and practice an escape plan before a
re starts.
• Draw a oor plan. Have re drills often.
Practise your escape.
IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE ALARM, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THIS IS AN
ACTUAL FIRE AND FOLLOW YOUR FIRE EMERGENCY PLANS.
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