Fire can develop and spread quickly through your home, producing heat and large amounts of dense smoke and fumes. A working smoke alarm can give you an important early warning but you will only have minutes to escape. Escaping is a lot easier if you have planned an escape route and everyone knows where to go and what to do.
It is important to follow five basic principles;
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SHOUT FIRE – make sure everyone knows exactly what is happening
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GET OUT – leave the building as quickly and calmly as possible through the nearest safe exit
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SHUT THE DOOR – shut the doors which you pass through to help prevent the spread of the fire
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CALL 999 – use a mobile or a neighbour’s phone and call the Fire and Rescue Service
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STAY OUT – don’t go back for anything the fire fighters can do it quicker and more effectively.
TIPS FOR YOUR ESCAPE PLAN
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The best escape route is your normal way in and out of your home
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Think of any difficulties you may have getting out, for example in the middle of the night
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Choose a second escape route in case the first one is blocked
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Keep both escape routes clear of things that might get in the way
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You may be able to escape out of the window if you're on the ground floor
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If you're on the first floor you should only do this as a last resort when you are in immediate danger.
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You should cushion your fall with bedding or cushions and lower yourself before dropping
Click on the escape test to see if you can make it out alive
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