What to do during a fire outbreak

Anyone can be a victim of Fire Accident as it seeks no ones permission before occurring. So knowing what to do before hand is of great necessity and that is why we've put together the answers to the FAQs about fire outbreaks.


What should you do if you are in a building that is on fire?

Decide whether to fight or flee. Don't attempt to extinguish any fire if there is a threat to your safety. ...
Priority is to get yourself and your family members out. ...
If you encounter smoke, crawl to the nearest exit. ...
Don't open a hot door. ...
If your clothes catch fire, remember to STOP, DROP & ROLL. ...
Call for help.

What should you do in case of a fire?

If caught in smoke:
Drop to hands and knees and crawl towards the nearest exit.
Stay low, smoke will rise to ceiling level first.
Hold your breath as much as possible;
Breathe through your nose; and.
Use a filter such as a shirt, towel or handkerchief.

What is the fire procedure?

Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan and the Fire Procedure. A fire emergency evacuation plan (FEEP) is a written document which includes the action to be taken by all staff in the event of fire and the arrangements for calling the fire brigade. It can include any relevant information in relation to the FEEP.

How do you escape from a fire?

Escaping a House Fire

Have an escape plan and practice it. ...
Plan around the abilities of everyone in your household. ...
Stay low and crawl to an exit to avoid smoke inhalation. ...
Feel doorknobs to see if they're hot. ...
Don't hide in the event of a fire. ...
Know what to do if your escape routes are blocked.

What should you do if a fire occurs?

When the fire alarm sounds:
Stop what you're doing immediately. ...
Go to the nearest stairway or designated exit. ...
Enter the stairway and move to the inside railing. ...
Once you exit at the ground floor (or designated exit level), do not stop.

What do you do in case of a fire?

DO treat every fire alarm as an emergency. If the alarm sounds, exit the building immediately. DO remain in your room if you are unable to exit the building safely because of smoke or fire. Keep the door closed and await assistance from the fire department.

What is an emergency preparedness and response plan?

Emergency Response Plan. The actions taken in the initial minutes of an emergency are critical. A prompt warning to employees to evacuate, shelter or lockdown can save lives. ... Lockdown is protective action when faced with an act of violence.

What is an evacuation drill?

A fire drill is a method of practicing how a building would be evacuated in the event of a fire or other emergency. Usually, the building's existing fire alarm system is activated and the building is evacuated as if the emergency had occurred.