What are some actions you can take if a fire breaks out?

Hi there!

#1 Scream "fire"

Screaming fire is the key way to get someone's attention. Even if you are not in the place or building on fire, screaming will help get someone's attention who has a phone to call firefighters.

#2 Pull a fire alarm nearby

Fire alarms (if you are in a building) can be very useful. Pulling one immediately notifys the nearest fire station which should not be more than a few miles away.

#3 Drop and roll

You may or may not have heard the term "Stop, drop, and roll". It is a good term and should be followed. Smoke, after getting into your body, can cause you to stop breathing right. After you stop breathing for a minute or so, you will lose consciousness. You very well cannot get out of a fire if you lose consciousness. Therefore, falling to the ground is where smoke isn't, is the smartest thing to do, not matter how silly it sounds!

#4 Block all air ways

Fire needs air to live. A key way to stop a house (even if you aren't in it) from burning down, would be to block all air ways. Using a blanket, or towel even, you can block air ways in the whole entire house. Of course this may not always work, but it may help to cause minimal damage to a house, or apartment.

#5 Get water
I mean what else can I tell you? Getting water is supposed to put out the fire. So do that.

Hope this helps!

P.S. Take that Gary!

~DL

Hello Maryam!

Here are some actions you can take if a fire breaks out!

1) Scream "fire" (people usually scream so that just in case other people might not see it) So this action is helpful because you'll save someones' else life.

2) Find the nearest exit. Try to get out as soon as possible. There will be a point where the door might be too hot to open. In this case, if the door is hot, don't open it - there might be fire behind it.

How about if you can't get out?

Well, the first thing is to call 911. Make sure you don't hide somewhere people can't find you, because the firefighters won't have a lot of time to search for you.

If the fire is outside door, make sure you take sheets, blankets, and put them next to the door - this will reduce the smoke from coming inside.

If you are in a building, do NOT jump unless it is your LAST Last option.

The last thing I can say is to have a wet blanket and cover it with your nose. It will help you breath better, and the smoke won't inter your lungs.

I hope this answer helps! As always, it is my pleasure to help students like you!

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