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FIRE PROTECTION
Preparing a Fire Escape Plan
Even with the most advanced fire
alarm system, adequate protection
requires an escape plan.
To prepare your plan, draw floor
plans of your building. (Space is
provided on the next page.) Show two
exits - a front or back door and a
window from each room. (Make sure
the window works. You may need a
special fire-escape ladder if the
window is high up.) Write down your
outside meeting place.
Family Rehearsal.
Rehearse each of the following
activities:
1. Everyone in his room with the
doors closed.
2. One person sounds the alarm.
3. Each person tests his door.
4. Pretend the door is hot and
use the alternate escape exit.
5. Everyone meets outdoors at
the assigned spot.
Important! - Read Carefully
Discuss these escape
procedures with all those who use
the building:
1. In a residence, sleep with the
bedroom door closed. A closed door
will hold back deadly smoke while
you escape.
2. When the fire alarm signals,
escape quickly. Do not stop to pack.
3. Test the door. If it is hot, use
your alternate route through the
window. If the door is cool, brace your
shoulder against it and open it
cautiously. Be ready to slam the door
if smoke or heat rushes in. Crawl
through smoke, holding your breath.
Close the doors again on leaving to
help prevent the fire from spreading.
4. Go to your specific outdoor
meeting place so you can see that
everyone is safe.
5. Assign someone to make sure
nobody returns to the burning building.
6. Call the Fire Department from a
neighbor's telephone.
Would You Like More Safety Information?
For more information on home fire detection, burn safety, and home fire safety,
write to the National Fire Protection Association, Public Affairs Dept. 05A,
Batterymarch Plaza, Quincy, MA 02269.
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