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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Prevent home fires and plan how every family member escapes within two minutes if smoke alarm sounds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — No smoke alarm or kitchen lacks extinguisher / sand bucket.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Windows have bars without quick-release and only one exit route planned.
Scene hazards: Smoke inhalation, Blocked exits, Grease fires
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Press smoke alarm test button — replace if no sound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Check gas hose for cracks and regulator fit — soap water test for bubbles.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Walk escape routes at night with eyes closed — remove obstacles.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Teach: crawl low under smoke, feel doors for heat before opening.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 fire or 112 — give exact address and whether people trapped inside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Meet firefighters at agreed meeting point — tell them if anyone missing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone with smoke inhalation, burns, or trapped in fire needs ambulance after rescue.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Gas leak smell — no switches, open door, leave, call gas company from outside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pour water on oil or grease fire — cover with lid or use extinguisher.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT re-enter burning building for phones, gold, or pets — tell firefighters.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Opening all windows helps during house fire
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Extra air feeds fire. Close doors behind you, crawl low, and exit — firefighters ventilate safely.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Spreading fire faster while searching for items.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke alarms are not needed if you have fire extinguisher
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fires start at night when asleep. Alarms wake you; extinguishers only help small awake-hours fires.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sleeping through smoke until escape is impossible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Red Cross and NFPA data: you may have under two minutes to escape once alarm sounds. Smoke kills before flames.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Common Indian home fires start in kitchen from gas leaks, oil, and electrical overload during festivals.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Red Cross recommends fire drill twice yearly — day and night practice.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Festival season: do not overload single socket with lights and heaters.