An apartment or high-rise fire is no cause for panic. If you plan ahead and practice fire drills, your chances of survival are greatly increased. Check with your landlord or building manager to ensure fire safety plans including floor plans and evacuation procedures are posted and visible. Please take time to review and learn them. Heating equipment such as heaters, stoves or space heaters.
Smoking is a major cause of fatal apartment fires.
Use large, deep, non-tipping ashtrays and dispose the contents into an airtight metal container or soak the butts before discarding. Never smoke in bed, especially when under the influence of alcohol or medications. Keep matches and lighters out of the sight and reach of children. Never leave cooking unattended. If a pan catches on fire use a potholder or oven mitts and slide a lid or a cookie sheet over the flames and turn off the burner.