P ractice evacuating the building blindfolded. In a real fire situation, the amount of smoke generated by a fire most likely will make it difficult to see. P ractice staying low to the ground when escaping. F eel all doors before opening them. If a door is hot, get out another way.
L earn to stop, drop to the ground, roll if clothes catch fire.
Install smoke detectors Check smoke detectors once a month and change the batteries at least once a year. Smoke detectors sense abnormal amounts of smoke or invisible combustion gases in the air. They can detect both smoldering and burning fires. At least one smoke detector should be installed on every level of a structure. Post emergency numbers near telephones.