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14.5 Practice a fire drill at least every six months including drills at nights. Prac-
tice allows you to test your plan before an emergency. You may not be able
to reach your children. It is important that they know what to do!
14.6 Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the
kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to
an emergency.
14.7 Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping indi-
viduals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that
are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be
awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely
evacuating the area unassisted.
14. DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE
15. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
15.1 Alert small children in the home.
15.2 Leave immediately by your plan of escape. Every second counts, so don’t
waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables.
15.3 In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot,
or if you see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead,
use your alternate exit. If inside door is cool, place your shoulder against it,
open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
15.4 Stay close to the floor if air is smoky. Breathe shallowly through a wet cloth
if possible.
15.5 Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is
there.
15.6 Call the Fire Brigade from your neighbour’s home - not from yours!
15.7 Don’t return to your home until officials say that it is safe to do so.
For further information on fire safety contact your local Fire Brigade.
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