Fire Safety Tips: A fire in any building is not just an accident, but it can become a life-changing situation within a few minutes. Many people think that such an incident will never happen to them, but fire department statistics show that fire can happen anywhere, be it home, office, market, or high-rise buildings. The real danger lies not in the fire itself, but in the fact that people are not able to understand the right steps to take. Fear, panic and lack of information often make the situation worse. In such a situation, knowledge of the right direction can save your life and that of your family. Fire experts say that your decisions matter most in the first minutes of a fire. Where is the exit? Does the smoke rise up or spread down? What should be checked before opening the door? Is it okay to take lift or not? Will water work or not in any kind of fire? Every person should know all these things, because in an accident there is no time to think.
in this article Fire Officer, Municipal Corporation Bhopal, Saurabh Kumar Patel told StuffUnknownthat if there is a fire in a building, what should be done first and how every second determines your safety. This information is not just for reading, but for remembering, because in difficult times, only the right steps become your biggest shield.
The first and most important step
If suddenly you see fire or feel smoke in the building, then try not to panic and act with a cool mind, then first of all raise the alarm or shout loudly to the people nearby and inform them about the fire. In many accidents, people go out quietly, but due to lack of information reaching others, huge loss occurs.
Exit quickly but carefully
-Do not use the lift at all. The lift may catch fire.
-Always use the stairs.
-Instead of falling while running, walk carefully, because people collide with each other as soon as they see smoke.
-Move towards the exit by walking along the wall so that it is easy to understand the path.
If you see smoke, crouch and walk
Fire experts say that smoke accumulates upwards, so the air below is relatively clean.
– Lightly wet a cloth and tie it on the mouth and nose.
-Move forward by bending on your knees or crawling.
Check the temperature before opening the door
Many accidents increase only because people get scared and open the door, while on the other side the fire is very strong.
-Try touching the door with the back of your fingers, not your palm.
-If the door is hot, do not open it. Find another way.
If the exit is closed
Many times smoke or fire spreads to the stairs and it is not possible to go down. In such:
-Go into a room and close the door.
-Stuff a cloth or towel at the bottom so that smoke does not come in.
-Go towards the window and signal for help.
-Call the fire brigade immediately from mobile and tell your exact location.
turn off electrical appliances
If the fire is on a floor and you have a short time, turn off the main power switch. This can reduce the speed of spread of fire. But take care of your safety first, if there is danger then do not try to touch electricity.
Do not go near the gas cylinder
The risk of fire spreading is higher in places like kitchen. If the fire is small, use an extinguisher, but if the fire has increased, then do not try to go near it at all.
Correct use of fire extinguisher
If the fire is in the initial stage, an extinguisher is very useful. remember
It is important to choose the right extinguisher.
-Hold the nozzle downwards and spray at the root.
-Do not use the extinguisher without understanding, otherwise the situation may worsen.
Know your location in advance
Whether you work or live in any building,
-Where is the exit?
-Where is the fire alarm installed?
-Which side is the extinguisher kept?
Keep information about all this in advance. This information is very useful when the time arises.
