Practice Fire Safety Everywhere
Posted on | February 20, 2008 |
One of our neighborhood bars burnt to the ground this morning, causing us all to realize how suddenly fires can happen - even on one of the coldest days of the year!
Fires don’t just happen at home. Practice these top fire safety techniques when your out to dinner, at work, at the movies or even the gym:
1. Start noticing fire safety features. Make it a mental memory game or an “I Spy” activity - look for the nearest fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, fire hose, or fire hydrant. These are usually kept near entrances and exits and in hallways.
2. Locate the nearest exit. Just like you’re in an airplane, look for the nearest way out of the building. Hint: It may not be a door! Look for windows and other ways to get out in a hurry.
3. If a fire alarm sounds, don’t ignore it. Get out as soon as possible and don’t use the elevator!
Want more? Read our Get Ready - At Work! emergency preparedness article - a lot of those tips can be applied to any building, not just your place of employment.
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