Get Out - Get the Fire Service Out - Stay Out

• Close all doors as you leave

• Before opening doors, check that they are not hot with the BACK of your hand - if the door is hot, do not open it, use another route.

• Get everyone out as quickly as possible

• Don't stop for pets or personal belongings

• NEVER re-enter the house, until you have been told by a fire officer that it is safe

• Call 999 from a neighbours' telephone, a nearby call box, or a mobile phone.  State clearly the address of the fire.

If you are cut off by fire...

• Remain Calm

• Go to a room with a window (and preferably a telephone)

• Close the door behind you

• Use bedding, or towels to block the gaps by the door

• Open the window to clear any smoke

• If there is a telephone that is working, call the fire and rescue service - State your location in the house to aid the firefighters in finding you.

• If there is no telephone, shout for help through the window

• If the room becomes smoky, crawl along the floor where the air will be cleaner

• REMEMBER - The fire service should arrive in a matter of minutes

If you are in immediate danger...

• If you are not too high, drop cushions and bedding to the ground below - this will break your fall

• Get out of the window feet first

• Lower yourself to arms length

• Drop to the ground

• DO NOT JUMP