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F I R E P R O T E C T I O N
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. Show two ex-
its - a front or back door and a window
from each room. (Make sure the win-
dow 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 location.
Important! - Read Carefully
Discuss these escape procedures
with all those who use the building:
1. In a residence, sleep with the bed-
room door closed. A closed door
will hold back deadly smoke while
you escape.
2. When the fire alarm signals, es-
cape quickly. Do not stop to pack.
3. Test the door. If it is hot, use your
alternate route through the win-
dow. 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 meet-
ing place so you can see that eve-
ryone is safe.
5. Assign someone to make sure no-
body returns to the burning build-
ing.
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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