Have a Fire Action Plan

1/18/2022 (Permalink)

Once someone knows how to properly operate a fire extinguisher, they should then also be trained to follow fire safety protocol. Such training should enable anyone to be able to:

A fire action plan is crucial for any home or business in the event of a fire.  It can save lives.  Take the time to make sure that everyone is on the same page, and knows what the plan is when danger occurs.  This is especially important when children are involved.

• Alert others
• If you are at work, pull the fire alarm.
• If you are at home, make sure that others in the house are aware of the danger
• Call the fire department
• Assess the situation
• If the flame is small, you can attempt to put it out with a fire extinguisher. If the flame is large, or multiple areas are affected, get everyone out immediately. 
• Evacuate the building
• Plan an evacuation route in advance.  If this is for your home, you can put in on the fridge, so that kids see it often.
• Wait until the fire department clears you to go back inside

SERVPRO of University Place / Lakewood West is here to help with any fire damage that you may have at your home or business.  We pride ourselves on around-the-clock service and quick on-scene response time.  Give us a call at 253.896.3000 to learn more or get assistance.