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Planning Your Escape Route
If a fire occurs in your home you may have to get out in dark and difficult conditions. Escaping from a fire will be a lot easier if you have already planned your escape route and know where to go:
- Involve everyone in the house
- The normal way out is the preferred choice
- Keep your escape route clear of obstructions
- Protect your escape route by closing all doors into it, especially at night
- Practice using the agreed plan
- Select a safe meeting place outside
- Make everyone aware of how to call the Fire & Rescue Service
If you are unable to use the normal way out, consider alternative routes: - Rear doors
- Patio doors
- Windows
Make sure everyone is aware of these alternatives. If you discover a fire, or the smoke alarm sounds, you will only have a short time to get out. If possible: - Close the door of the room where the fire is
- Get everyone out as quickly as possible
- Telephone Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service on 999 from a neighbour's house or mobile phone
- Never go back into a house until a Fire Officer has told you it is safe to do so
If you are cut off by fire, try to remain calm: - Close the door and use towels or sheets to block any gaps
- Try to make your way to the window
- If the room becomes smoky, crawl along the floor
- Open the window and try to attract the attention of others
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