Fires are some of the most destructive hazard. In just a few hours, fire can gut down an entire industrial facility, raze down a forest or destroy a neighborhood. “Few people take the time to understand the survival skills that are essential when dealing with fire emergencies,” says Matt Redhawk, from My Patriot Supply. Let's face it, when was the last time you read through a fire safety guide?
Account for the hazard. It is vital to list all the fire hazards, including highly flammable substances within your environment. Ensure there are no leaking fuels, exposed wires and mishandled matches and lighters.
Install smoke detectors. It is essential to have these on every floor of a building or your house. Know their locations and, more importantly, do a regular check to ensure that they are functioning. Smoke detectors save lives. They will warn you of impending fire before you get trapped in there.
Have functioning exit routes. Your facility or home needs to have pathways and spaces through which you can escape the raging heat of an emergency fire. Most people who die in a burning building could have easily been saved had the facility had exit doors and emergencies paths leading out.
Learn fire management strategies. In case of fire, there are a few things you should know. It is best to fall and crawl because most often smoke fills the upper atmosphere of a building towards the ceiling. If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop down and roll on the ground. If you see someone who is on fire and you have a fire blanket, cover them up to snuff out the fire.
Carry out a drill. In scheduled time periods, for example, every three months, carry out a fire drill. Simulate a fire emergency situation and watch out how fast and quickly everyone made it out. Document the experience and repeat that as often as possible to keep score of how efficiently you can react to fire emergency situations.
Know local emergency numbers. It is vital to memorize the contact number of your local emergency rescue teams (i.e.: 911). “Make sure anyone trapped within or anyone who has made it out can quickly make a call and ask for help”, Matt Redhawk from My Patriot Supply advises.
Account for the hazard. It is vital to list all the fire hazards, including highly flammable substances within your environment. Ensure there are no leaking fuels, exposed wires and mishandled matches and lighters.
Install smoke detectors. It is essential to have these on every floor of a building or your house. Know their locations and, more importantly, do a regular check to ensure that they are functioning. Smoke detectors save lives. They will warn you of impending fire before you get trapped in there.
Have functioning exit routes. Your facility or home needs to have pathways and spaces through which you can escape the raging heat of an emergency fire. Most people who die in a burning building could have easily been saved had the facility had exit doors and emergencies paths leading out.
Learn fire management strategies. In case of fire, there are a few things you should know. It is best to fall and crawl because most often smoke fills the upper atmosphere of a building towards the ceiling. If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop down and roll on the ground. If you see someone who is on fire and you have a fire blanket, cover them up to snuff out the fire.
Carry out a drill. In scheduled time periods, for example, every three months, carry out a fire drill. Simulate a fire emergency situation and watch out how fast and quickly everyone made it out. Document the experience and repeat that as often as possible to keep score of how efficiently you can react to fire emergency situations.
Know local emergency numbers. It is vital to memorize the contact number of your local emergency rescue teams (i.e.: 911). “Make sure anyone trapped within or anyone who has made it out can quickly make a call and ask for help”, Matt Redhawk from My Patriot Supply advises.
