What should you do if you are trapped in a burning building?

1. If your trying to escape a fire, never open a closed door without feeling it first.
2. If trapped, look for a nearby phone and call the fire department, giving them your exact location.
3. If breathing becomes difficult, try to ventilate the room, but don’t wait for an emergency to discover that a window can’t be opened.

Why is it dangerous to go back to a burning house building during fire?

That’s because the fire has consumed all of the oxygen inside the structure. If there was enough oxygen you would see more flames. You need oxygen to breath. Walking into a building where oxygen is being rapidly depleted is just setting you up for asphyxiation.

Should you jump out the window in a fire?

If you have to break the window, cover any jagged glass with towels or thick bedding and throw some more bedding out of the window to break your fall. Do not jump out of the window – lower yourself to arm’s length and drop to the ground.

Should you go back into a burning building?

You should also never move objects that are on fire, as it may cause the flames to spread, and you should never go back inside of a burning building, even if you have good intentions. Visit INSIDER’s homepage for more stories.

What should you do if you are in a burning building?

Never take an elevator when leaving a burning building. Instead, go directly to the nearest fire- and smoke-free stairway. If you cannot get to a fire stairway, go to a room with an outside window. If there is a working phone, dial 911 and report where you are.

How many stairs do you need to get out in an emergency?

The US also has minimum requirements for building codes as far as ways people can get out in an emergency, including mandating access to at least two staircases. “Think about how you would get out of the building long before the alarm,” says Atlanta architect Dan Meachum.

What should you do if there is a fire in Your Room?

If you will open a window for your escape, be sure the other windows and door (s) in the room are closed tightly. Otherwise, the draft from the open window may draw smoke and fire into the room. If the hallway is clear of smoke, walk in a calm manner to the nearest fire exit and evacuate the building. Use the stairs – NEVER use elevators.

What are the first signs of a fire in a building?

The first sign of a fire is typically a blaring alarm system. But once you see or smell smoke, you should immediately call 911 and tell the operator where you are in the building.