Make and Escape Plan A home fire is reported every 88 seconds . Once the smoke alarm sounds , a fire can spread quickly , leaving only a minute or two to escape . That ' s why it ' s so important to have a home escape plan . Start by drawing a map for your home and following these guidelines from the NFPA :
• Plan two ways to escape from each room
• Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily
• Identify secondary routes – a window onto an adjacent roof or a collapsible ladder from upper-story windows
• If you live in a multi-story building , plan to use the stairs – never the elevator
• Designate an outside meeting place a safe distance from the house where everyone should meet
Now Practice Your Home Fire Escape Plan
Everyone – even children – need to know your family escape plan in case of a fire . The National Fire Protection Association indicates that 71 % of Americans have a home fire escape plan but only 47 % have practiced it . Practice your fire drill with everyone in the house at night and during the day , twice a year .
Remember to :
• Practice getting out with your eyes closed , crawling low to the floor and keeping your mouth covered
• Practice closing doors behind you
• Practice how to “ stop , drop and roll ” if your clothes catch on fire
• Practice testing door handles to see if they are hot before opening them
• Teach children never to hide during a fire , and how to escape on their own in case you can ’ t help them
When and How to Use Fire Extinguisher Always put your safety first ; if you are not confident in your ability to use a fire extinguisher , get out and call 9-1-1 . The American Red Cross cautions you to evaluate the situation and ensure :
• Everyone has left or is leaving the home
• The fire department has been called
• The fire is small , not spreading , and there is not much smoke
• Your back is to an exit you can use quickly
Learn about the different types of fire extinguishers ; not all will work on every fire . For home use , the National Fire Protection Association recommends a multi-purpose device large enough to put out a small fire but not so heavy that it will be difficult to handle .
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Review the instructions once a year . If you need to use a fire extinguisher , there won ’ t be time to learn how to do it . To use a fire extinguisher , remember the acronym PASS :
• Pull the pin .
• Aim low at the base of the fire .
• Squeeze the handle slowly .
• Sweep the nozzle side to side . © National Security Council
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