How do you survive a fire incident?
How should you deal with a fire?
try not to panic
tell everyone in the house
use your pre-planned escape route to get everyone out of the building as quickly as possible. Use our escape plan tool.
smoke rises, so stay low or crawl on the floor in the cleaner air where it's easier to breathe
do not stop to collect any valuables or possessions
do not stop to look for pets
if possible, close the door to the room where the fire is located and close all doors behind you as you leave (to delay the spread of fire and smoke)
before opening a closed door, touch it with the back of your hand; do not open it if it feels warm - the fire will be on the other side