Have A Plan If Fire Strikes Your Business

4/20/2018 (Permalink)

Improper wiring caused this fire in a local business.

Before the fire starts

• Know the emergency plan for exiting
• Practice the plan with an annual fire drill
• Located fire extinguishers so they are easily accessed
• Keep exits unblocked
• Unplug small appliances when not being used

When a fire starts be prepared with these tips:

• Know how to use/operate a FireExtinguisher
• Oven/ Microwave Fire- Turn Off and Close Door for small fires
• Grease Fire-Apply Baking Soda or Salt- Do Not Add Water or Flour to the small fire!
• Use a Water Hose or Buckets/Pots Full of Water to Extinguish a small/medium fire
• Call 9-1-1 right away
• Yell "Fire" and get out right away if fire is uncontrollable
• Leave your things, they can be replaced.
• Use Stairs not Elevators
• Exit through Doors, Windows or Fire Escapes right away
• Never open doors that are Warm or Hot to the Touch
• Stay Low if moving through Heavy Smoke and Close the Doors behind you
• If Trapped Stay in the Room with the Door Closed and place a Wet Towel under the Door
• Use a Wet Towel to help breath in Heavy Smoke
• Call 9-1-1 Right Away

It is very important to understand and know when you are not able to control a fire. Whether the fire is small or large know your capabilities and make wise decisions when trying to determine if you can put out a fire without the help of the Fire Department. Time is of the essence when a fire strikes and safety is always a priority.