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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire is blocking your exit and you are trapped inside a room.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Door feels hot or smoke pours in when you check the gap.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hallway or exit route is impassable due to fire or smoke.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You cannot safely reach another exit.
Scene hazards: Smoke under door, Window fall, Flashover
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shut the door immediately and block the gap at the bottom with wet cloth or clothing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move to the window side of the room where air is fresher.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 or 112 — say you are trapped and give room number and floor.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Signal at the window so firefighters can see your location.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay low and breathe air near the window opening.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If smoke increases, open the window slightly for air — but do not break it unless necessary.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on the line with emergency services if possible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 or 112 immediately — trapped person is highest priority.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Give exact address, floor, room number, and window you are at.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Describe smoke level and whether others are with you.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rescue by firefighters is required — do not attempt to cross fire to exit.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical care needed for smoke inhalation after rescue.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT open the door to a hot or smoke-filled hallway.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT hide under a bed or in a closet away from the window.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT jump from upper floors unless flames are entering the room and no help is coming.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You should always break the window immediately when trapped
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Breaking a window can draw smoke and fire inward. Seal the room first and signal. Break only if heat and smoke force you.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drawing fire into the refuge room or falling from height.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A closed room with a window can provide temporary refuge while firefighters locate you.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke will enter under and around the door — sealing gaps slows this.