Make sure you know what to do. Smoke alarms save lives by giving you early warning of a fire in your apartment. Remember, most people die from smoke, not fire. Duct tape is a special tape available from hardware stores. Use it to block smoke from entering your apartment through spaces around your door, vents and other openings.
Most apartment buildings have at least two exit stairways.
Find out where these are and practice using them. Know which floors you can use to cross from one stairway to another. Your apartment number can be added to the fire safety plan, so fire fighters will know that you may need to be rescued. You will have to use the fire alarm if you discover a fire on your floor. Having a meeting place gives you confidence that everyone got out safely.