Fire and safety measures are critical for preventing, controlling, and surviving fires through hazard identification, equipment maintenance, and emergency planning. Key strategies include installing smoke alarms, keeping exit routes clear, performing regular fire drills, and training on extinguisher use. Key actions are:
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Prevention: Maintain clear exit routes, keep ignition sources away from flammable materials, avoid overloading circuits, and manage combustible waste.
Preparation: Install and test smoke alarms (monthly) and carbon monoxide detectors website (annually), know two escape routes from every room, and create a family/workplace evacuation plan.
Response: If a fire occurs, shout "Fire" to alert others, crawl low to avoid smoke, feel doors for heat before opening, use stairs (never elevators), and move to a designated assembly point.
Equipment: Use the correct extinguisher type (e.g., Water for Class A, CO2/Dry Powder for Electrical) only on small, contained fires.