GAMEWELL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA

Help to prevent fires

Fire Education

           Crawl low, under the smoke                                        

           Feel closed doors with the back of your hand. If hot, use another exit. If not hot, open the door slowly and check for smoke and fire.

           Meet  at the designated meeting place outside, then call for help. Never return inside to a burning building.  

           Plan and practice fire escape routes and make sure everyone knows two ways out of every room.

           Have a plan to escape if bars cover windows.

           Use a chain ladder to escape from upper levels and practice escaping with it.

           Teach children that firefighters are their friends, and they will help in case of a fire.

           Identify a place outside to meet in case of a fire.

           Know how to call for emergency assistance.