The first thing you should do after a fire is to make sure you and your family are okay. Get checked out by a doctor, even if you don’t feel hurt. Smoke inhalation can cause serious harm so you want to be sure that you get taken care of, and make sure to keep a record of any injuries you sustained. Next, take stock of any losses and damage. Gather any documents and records you may have that relate to your lost or damaged property. Take as many photographs of the scene as you can. The more photos you have, the easier it is to prove your case.