Fire Protection
Preparing a Fire Escape Plan
Even with the most advanced fire alarm system, adequate protection requires an escape plan. To prepare your plan, draw floor plans of your building (space is provided on the next page). Show two exits - a front or back door and a win- dow from each room. (Make sure each window opens. You may need a special
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Rehearse each of the following activities: |
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1 | Everyone in his room with the doors closed. | For more information on home fire detection, |
2 | One person sounds the alarm. | burn safety, and home fire safety, write to: |
3 | Each person tests his door. |
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4 | Pretend that the door is hot and use the alternate escape exit. | National Fire Protection Association, |
5 | Everyone meets outdoors at the assigned spot. | Public Affairs Dept. 05A, |
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Discuss each of these escape procedures with all those who |
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use the building. |
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1 | In a residence, sleep with the bedroom door closed. |
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2 | When the fire alarm signals, escape quickly. Do not stop to pack. |
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3Test the door. If it is hot, use your alternate route through the window.
If the door is cool, brace your shoulder against it and open it cautiously. Be ready to slam the door if smoke or heat rushes in. Crawl through the smoke, holding your breath. Close the doors again on leaving to help prevent the fire
from spreading.
4Go to your specific outdoor meeting place so you can see that everyone is safe.
5 Call the Fire Department from a neighbor’s telephone.
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