FIRE SAFETY
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
• Alert small children in the home.
• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time get-
ting dressed or picking up valuables.
• In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you
see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate
exit. If the inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder against it, open it slightly and
be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
• Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. Breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if
possible.
• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
• Call the Fire Brigade by dialling 000 from your neighbour’s home - not from yours!
• Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.
There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire. For
instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children home alone
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline
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