WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE IN THE HOME

In this post, we explain how to act in case of fire at home, which can help save a life. It is essential to know what should be done if it sets fire to our house.

It is not an everyday event, but it is possible that it will happen, so it will be important to be prepared.

The first thing we have to do is to stay calm so that we have clear steps to follow.

Steps to follow:

1

In the first place, all the family members or inhabitants of the house should try to stay calm and avoid panic taking over the situation. In case there are children, they should not be left alone at any time.

2

Likewise, firefighters should be notified as soon as the fire is detected. and we have to cut off the electric current and the gas inlet. As well as removing combustible or flammable products close to the fire. This is essential to avoid the spread of fire and reduce risks. in case it is still starting the fire.

3

When evacuating the house, it is important to do it as quickly as possible and without losing time. Although it costs, you should not stop to rescue belongings because the fire spreads very quickly.

4

When leaving home, you should close the door but do not lock the key, as you may have to re-enter.

5

If it is a floor, the lift should never be used in case of fire, go down the stairs.
If the exits are not blocked, you will have to go down to the lowest floor and if you find yourself with a large smoke, you should go back and look for another alternative exit.

6

It should always be moved close to the walls and as low as possible, since smoke and toxic gases tend to rise with heat. Also, we must cover our mouths with clothes to try to inhale the least amount of smoke possible.

7

During the evacuation of the house, it will be necessary to close the doors through which it passes to delay the advance of the fire.

8

If you can not leave the house, you should confine yourself to a room, plugging with wet rags the slots of the doors and other places through which the smoke can enter. Open the windows and try to breathe fresh air.

9

If our clothes catch fire, we should not run but throw ourselves on the floor covering the face with our hands and rolling over the body to turn it off.

I hope you serve this information, and in case of any emergency of this type know what to do ...

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