Specification

Fire and Emergency Detection:
In most fatal residential res, smoke detectors were
not installed, or were not working. Detecting a re
or other disaster early helps you put your escape
plan into action.
Check for:
Smoke detectors
Heat detectors
Carbon Monoxide detectors
Fire Control:
Fire extinguishers and sprinklers can help control or
put out a re.
A re extinguisher is useful for res smaller than
a wastebasket. If a small incipient re cannot
be controlled, or if it becomes larger than a
wastebasket, Exit the building immediately.
Fire sprinkler systems are designed and intended
to control a re at the source of origin in order to
give occupants a safe time to escape. If a sprinkler
is activated, exit the building immediately.
Plan Escape Routes
Using a blank piece of paper or space provided on
back panel to sketch a oor plan.
Identify windows, and doors.
Provide two exits for each room.
Plan an escape route for when the main exit is
blocked.
Plan a safe escape route for windows, including
an emergency escape ladder.
Apartment Escape Routes:
Sketch a oor plan. Identify windows and doors.
Consider an emergency escape ladder for windows.
Sketch hallways and stairwells.
Inspect hallways daily. Do NOT allow objects to be
stored in halls.
Inspect stairwells daily. Do NOT allow objects to be
stored in stairwells. Do NOT allow grills or
barbecue cooking in stairwells.
Keep re doors closed to prevent smoke and
heat travel.
Inspect exterior door at bottom of stairwell.
It must be able to be opened without a key from the
inside. Door cannot be blocked by snow, cars or other
objects.
Plan a Meeting Place
Our Meeting Place is:
Pick one area located safely in front of the house and easy
to nd to meet at in case of a re related emergency.
Instruct children to wait at the meeting place, even if it is
dark or night time.
Instruct children NOT to re-enter building to look for
grown-ups.
Do NOT re-enter building to retrieve valuables.
Do NOT re-enter building to nd pets.
Practice
Practice your emergency exit routes with each member of
the household.
Practice crawling low to avoid toxic smoke from a re.
Practice feeling doors for heat before opening doors.
Practice opening windows and using an emergency
escape ladder.
Identify Occupants
Have a list of household members to assist
re ghters.
Adults:
Dr. Name:
Dr. Phone #
Children:
Dr. Name:
Dr. Phone #
Pets:
List of Medications
You may not be able to get to your medications right
away after an emergency.
Tell reghters if you have asthma, heart disease,
diabetes, or other medical condition that could be
aggravated by smoke.
Name of Person: Medications/medical concern:
“Each year, re kill more Americans
than all natural disasters combined.”