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Get Out Safely!
An interactive lesson plan on fire escape knowledge and planning.
Based on information from the U.S. Fire Administration www.usfa.fema.gov.
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Get Out Safely!
More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires, and 20,000 are injured.
Deaths resulting from failed emergency escapes are particularly avoidable.
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), believes that having a sound escape
plan will greatly reduce fire deaths and protect you and your family's safety
if a fire occurs.
The U.S. Fire Administration is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security.
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Have a Sound Fire Escape Plan
In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control
and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick
black smoke and become engulfed in flames.
In the event of a fire, remember - time is the biggest enemy and every
second counts! Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly.
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Practice
Escaping
Practice escape plans every
month. The best plans have two
ways to get out of each room. If
the primary way is blocked by
fire or smoke, you need a
second way out. A secondary
route might be a window onto an
adjacent roof or a collapsible
ladder (UL) - for escape from
upper story windows.
Make sure that windows are not stuck,
screens can be taken out quickly and
that security bars can be properly
opened. Also, practice feeling your way
out of the house in the dark or with your
eyes closed.
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Leave Immediately.
When fire occurs, do not waste any time saving property.
Leave this to the professional firefighters.
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Never
Open
Doors
When you come to a closed door, use the back of your hand to feel the top of the
door, the doorknob and the crack between the door and door frame to make sure
that fire is not on the other side. If it feels hot, use your secondary escape route.
Even if the door feels cool, open it carefully.
Brace your shoulder against the door and
open it slowly. If heat and smoke come in,
slam the door and make sure it is securely
closed, then use your alternate escape route.
That
Are
Hot
To
The
Touch!
If you must escape through smoke,
remember to crawl low, under the smoke
and keep your mouth covered.
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Designate A Meeting Place Outside and Take Attendance
Make sure you get away from the burning house and to some
place that is safe like a neighbor's house. Choose one
person to go to ask the neighbor to phone the fire
department. Stay together.
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Once Out - Stay Out
Remember to escape first, then notify the fire department using the 911
system or proper local emergency number in your area. Never go back into a
burning building for any reason. If someone or a pet is missing, tell the
firefighters. They are equipped to perform rescues safely.
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Stops With YOU!
Assignment:
Create an emergency escape plan with your family based on what you have
learned in this lesson. You need to include pictures as well as written directions.
To learn more about fire safety, click on the icons below to watch video programs
that are designed to keep you safe.
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Get Out Safely fact sheet.
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