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  1. www.healthxchange.sg › fire-safety-tips-what-to-do-fireFire Safety Tips: What to Do in a Fire - HealthXchange

    In the event of a fire, it is the responsibility of every individual to stay safe. Fire safety experts suggest you take the following steps to remain safe in a fire: If you are the first to encounter the fire. Don’t panic and call 995 for the SCDF. Alert others about the fire and get everyone out.

  2. www.channelnewsasia.com › singapore › house-fire-what-do'Help, my house is on fire': What you need to do when you see ......

    • My House Is on Fire. What Do I do?
    • Should I Evacuate Or Stay put?
    • How Do I Avoid Inhaling Smoke?

    Do not panic. Alert others of the fire by shouting, and evacuate everyone from the room. If possible, close the door of the room to contain the fire and smoke. Call 995. Turn off the gas mains only if you can reach them. Activate the nearest fire alarm by using a sharp object to break the glass. Evacuate from the building using the stairs. Do not u...

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    As a rule of thumb, it is safe for occupants to stay put in their homes with the windows and doors closed – unless they stay on the same floor as the fire or two floors above it, said SCDF. Those who live on the fire floor and two floors immediately above will be evacuated. If you are above the fire floor, close all windows before evacuating to pre...

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    Smoke inhalation injuries typically outnumber burn injuries in fires, according to SCDF’s Civil Defence Emergency Handbook. To prevent this, cover your nose and mouth with a wet cloth and avoid inhaling through your mouth. Get down on the ground and crawl under the smoke when evacuating.

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  4. www.wikihow.com › Evacuate-a-Building-in-an-EmergencyHow to Evacuate a Building in an Emergency: 11 Safety Tips -...

    Mar 19, 2024 · Tips. When an emergency such as a fire, flood, or gas leak breaks out you need to be prepared to evacuate. Whether you’re at school, in the workplace, or in any other public space, it’s important to have a solid evacuation plan you can follow closely in an emergency.

  5. www.safewise.com › home-security-faq › house-fireWhat Should I Do in the Event of a House Fire? | SafeWise

    Sep 28, 2023 · Knowing what to do in a fire can save your life. If you can extinguish the fire, do so thoroughly. If not, run for safety and call for help. To make your way through a fire, crawl beneath the smoke and be sure to avoid going through doors that are hot.

  6. www.wikihow.com › Keep-Safe-During-a-House-Fire3 Ways to Keep Safe During a House Fire - wikiHow

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    • Keeping Safe in Your House During a Fire. React as soon as you hear your smoke alarm go off. If you hear your smoke detector or alarm going off and see fire, try to exit your home as safely as possible.
    • What to Do Once You Exit Your Home. Do a head count. If anybody is missing, only re-enter the building if it is safe to do so. Tell the first responders immediately on their arrival if you are afraid somebody is missing.
    • Preventing Future House Fires. Form and practice your family's escape plan. The best way to prevent house fires is for your family to have a plan of escape in the event of a fire.

  7. www.redcross.org › get-help › how-to-prepare-for-emergenciesWhat To Do If A Fire Starts | American Red Cross

    What do you do if a fire starts in your home? Learn the best actions to take from the Red Cross when a home fire occurs including when your clothes catch on fire.

  8. www.sja.org.uk › how-to › how-to-manage-a-fireHow to Manage a Fire - Evacuation & More | St John Ambulance

    Find out more about how to manage a fire, including what to do when evacuating a building on fire, what to do if there's clothing on fire, and treatment for smoke and fumes.