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Fire Safety Tips: Highrise Homes

Fires can be prevented. A few easy steps can save your life! Learn the sound of your building’s smoke alarm. Practice your building’s escape plan with your family. If windows or doors have security bars, know how to open them. Security bars should have quick-release latches that don’t...

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Fire Safety Tips: Get Out, Stay Out

Posted by Fire Safety | Posted in Fire Safety Tips | Posted on 16-10-2008

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Fires can be prevented. A few easy steps can save your life!

  • In a fire, get out right away. Don’t pause to gather belongings.
  • Teach children not to hide, but to get out right away.
  • Escape first, then call for help.
  • Never go back into a burning home for any reason.
  • If someone is missing, tell firefighters – they are trained and equipped for rescues.

“Get Out, Stay Out” Facts

  • Going back into a burning home can be deadly.
  • The heat from a fire can scorch your lungs and melt clothes to your skin.
  • Breathing even small amounts of smoke can make you confused or pass out.

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