BEFORE,

DURING,
AND
AFTER
A FIRE
BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE B
1. Before a fire, make sure to brief your
family members about the fire
emergency evacuation plan.
2. Have a fire extinguisher in your home,
especially in your kitchen.
3. Avoid octopus wiring and connection,
placing candles near curtains or any
object that can easily catch and
spread fire. Electrical appliances, or
any electrical equipment should not
be left unattended. Parents or
guardians should place flammable
objects, lighters, and matches out of
reach of their children.
DURING DURING DURING D
1. Identify the fire exit. Cover yourself
(especially your mouth and head) with
a wet towel to prevent smoke from
entering your lungs and avoid
suffocation.
2. Crawl under smoke when evacuating,
as you’ll find more air to breathe
there. Bring a flashlight and use the
stairs, not the elevator, because
power might suddenly go out. While
on the stairs, avoid causing counter
flow that may lead to accidents.
3. If trapped in a room: Retreat. Close
as many doors as possible between
you and the fire. Seal cracks around
the door to prevent smoke from
entering.
ER AFTER AFTER AFTER AF
1. Give first aid where needed; cool and
cover burns to reduce the chance of
further injury or infection.
2. Let friends and family know you are
safe.
3. People and animals that are
seriously injured or burned should be
transported to professional medical
or veterinary help immediately.
4. Stay out of fire-damaged home until
local fire authorities say it is safe to
re-enter.