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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire in a residential building.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Signs: smoke, flames, intense heat, crackling sounds, smoke alarm sounding, smell of burning.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke is toxic and disorienting. You can become unconscious in minutes without visible flames nearby.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If you see or smell fire or smoke, treat it as an emergency. Do not wait to investigate further.
Scene hazards: Smoke, Toxic fumes, Structural collapse, Explosions, Electrical hazards
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE. Fire and smoke kill within seconds. Do not: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not re-enter for people, pets, or belongings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not use elevators during a fire — they can fail or open onto a fire floor.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Close doors behind you as you evacuate to slow fire and smoke spread.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Alert everyone in the home. Shout "Fire!" and get everyone moving toward the nearest exit.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay low — crawl if needed. Smoke and hot gases rise to the ceiling.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not stop to collect belongings. Get out now.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If hot, use another exit.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Close doors behind you as you leave. This slows fire and smoke spread.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use stairs, not elevators. Elevators can fail or open onto a fire floor.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Once outside, go to your pre-arranged meeting point. Account for everyone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 from outside. Tell them the address and that people may still be inside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT go back inside for any reason — not for people, pets, or possessions.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Help children, elderly, or disabled persons evacuate first if you can do so safely.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Guide others to the nearest safe exit. Tell them to stay low and move quickly.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not re-enter the building to search for others. Tell firefighters who may be trapped.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If your escape route is blocked, close the door. Seal gaps with wet towels or clothing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 from a safe location outside the building.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say: Fire emergency. Address: [full address]. Building type: house/apartment. People inside: [number if known]. Your location: outside front/side.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not hang up. The dispatcher may ask about trapped persons or fire location.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Always call 112 for any house fire, even if it appears extinguished.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone exposed to smoke needs medical evaluation. Smoke inhalation can cause delayed symptoms.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT go back inside for any reason once you are out.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT open windows during a fire — this feeds oxygen to the flames.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use elevators during a fire.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not attempt to fight a large or spreading fire without proper training and equipment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A fire extinguisher is only for small, contained fires (wastebasket size). If in doubt, evacuate.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Myth: "Open windows during a fire." Reality: Opening windows feeds oxygen to the fire and spreads smoke.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Myth: "Go back for belongings or pets." Reality: Re-entering a burning building is frequently fatal.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Open windows during a fire to let smoke out
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Opening windows feeds oxygen to the fire and can cause flashover.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Increased oxygen accelerates fire spread and puts rescuers at risk.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Go back inside to save belongings or pets
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Once outside, stay outside. Tell firefighters about anyone or any pets still inside.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Most fire deaths occur when people re-enter burning buildings.
Use emergency mode for the interactive step-by-step decision guide.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire spreads rapidly through a home. Smoke and toxic gases — not flames — are the leading cause of death in house fires.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You may have as little as two minutes to escape once a fire starts. Every second counts.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Carry young children. Do not expect them to find exits alone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pick up infants and small children. Carry them low, below smoke level.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Mobility aids slow evacuation. Help them move to the nearest exit immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Offer an arm for support. Move at their fastest safe pace toward the exit.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Identify alternate exits in advance — ramps, ground-floor windows, or areas of refuge.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If wheelchair-bound on an upper floor, go to a stairwell or window and signal for rescue.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Create and practice a home fire escape plan with two exits from every room.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Install smoke detectors on every level. Choose a meeting point outside, away from the building.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not re-enter until fire officials declare the building safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Contact your insurance company. Seek temporary shelter through local disaster relief if needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Go to a window. Signal for help. Open the window for air but do not break it unless necessary.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If you must wait for rescue, stay low near the floor where air is cleaner.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If the primary exit is blocked, use a secondary exit — back door, garage, or window on ground floor.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If trapped on an upper floor, go to a room with an exterior window. Close the door. Signal at the window.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A fire extinguisher (ABC type) can suppress small, contained fires. Only use if you are trained.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke detectors provide early warning. Test monthly and replace batteries as needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Your escape plan and staying low are your primary tools. No equipment is needed to evacuate.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use a wet cloth over your nose and mouth if available while moving through smoke.