How to Respond to a Fire in Your Home

If there is a fire in your home, you will need to act quickly to ensure your safety and the safety of your family. Here are some tips on how to respond to a fire in your home:

1. If you are able, try to extinguish the fire yourself. Use a fire extinguisher or a bucket of water.

2. If the fire is too large or you are unable to extinguish it, evacuate the premises immediately.

3. Do not use the elevator. Use the stairs to exit the building.

4. Once you are outside, do not re-enter the building until the fire has been extinguished and it is safe to do so.

5. If you or someone in your family is injured, seek medical attention immediately.

6. Contact the fire department and let them know what has happened.

7. Make sure to have your insurance information handy so you can begin the claims process as soon as possible.

8. Begin the process of cleaning up and repairing the damage caused by the fire.

Sources:

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/res_det.html

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/what-to-do-during-a-fire.html

https://www.ready.gov/fire