What should you do in the event of a fire?

What 4 actions would you take in the event of a fire?

What is the first thing you should do at a fire?

Pull the fire alarm and call for help. Alert people in the area to begin evacuation. Assist those with disabilities. If you know how to use a fire extinguisher and have a clear exit path behind you, bring the extinguisher within 6 feet of the fire.

What actions should you take incase of a fire?

What 3 things should you do if you come across a fire?

What to do in the event of a fire

What are the 2 golden rules to remember when fighting a fire?

What are the 10 basic response procedures during a fire incident?

What are 5 fire safety rules?

What is the first rule of fire safety?

When it comes to fire safety, the number one rule is that everyone goes home. Ensuring this starts the moment you drive up on scene with a good scene size up. Assessing the structure, looking for hazards, and calculating the best means of fire attack are some of the first steps to ensuring scene and firefighter safety.

What is the main rule in case of fire?

Get down, get low, get out – smoke is poisonous, get underneath it on your hands and knees, and crawl to the nearest safe exit.

What are some fire safety tips?

What do you do in the event of a fire at home?

What to do in the event of a fire in the workplace?

It is a universal rule that in the event of a fire you should evacuate via the nearest fire exit. In the workplace you should know which fire exit is your closest, and where the next one is if this is blocked by the fire. After raising the alarm you should evacuate carefully, calmly and safely.

What are the 3 stages of evacuation?

If total evacuation is required in the event of a fire, vertical evacuation is a priority, then horizontal evacuation, and then complete evacuation if necessary.

What is a fire action plan?

Fire action plans require to be adapted to accommodate all known hazards or risks that are likely to impact on evacuation. These will include details of isolation procedures for processes and equipment as well as information sharing with the Fire and Rescue Service when they are in attendance.

How do you evacuate?

What should you not do during a fire?

What should you do before during and after a fire incident?

What are the 4 main principles of fire safety?

How do you respond to a fire incident?

When you should fight a fire?

The fire is spreading rapidly. You don't know what is burning. You don't have the proper fire extinguisher. There is too much smoke or you are at risk of inhaling smoke.

When fighting a fire you should aim?

Aim at the base of the fire. If you aim at the flames (which is frequently the temptation), the extinguishing agent will fly right through and do no good. You want to hit the fuel.

Should you always attempt to fight a fire?

If you feel uncomfortable fighting the fire, or if your instincts tell you it would be unsafe to do so. You should only attempt the fire if you're confident in your ability to do so safely and effectively. Otherwise, it's best to evacuate and wait for the fire department.

What are 4 things a fire safety plan should include?

At a minimum, your fire prevention plan must include: A list of all major fire hazards, proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment necessary to control each major hazard.

How do you escape a burning house?

Smoke and heat rise. Crawl on the floor to avoid high heat and toxic fumes. If smoke or fire block an exit, use a window or another route. If you have burglar bars, make sure they have a quick-release mechanism.