If you live in an apartment, know where the exit stairs are. What To Do In Case Of Fire Get Out, Stay Out Go as quickly as possible, leaving all possessions behind. And never go back in - you may not get back out. Call the fire department from outside. If you can, crawl low while you exit.
Smoke rises and cleaner air is nearer the floor.
If your clothes catch fire, let yourself down and roll. This will smother the fire. If you have physical limitations, someone else may need to smother the fire with a blanket or rug. Fanning the flames with your hands will not help - in fact, your hands may be severely burned. Your best first aid is cool water which helps prevent further skin damage.