When you notice a fire, rescue those in immediate danger and warn others. If the fire is small and controllable, you may try to extinguish it without endangering your own safety. Avoid breathing smoke while extinguishing the fire. Do not attempt initial firefighting if there is a lot of smoke.
Do this in a fire situation
Rescue
If possible, try to rescue those in immediate danger without putting yourself at risk.
Warn
Warn others of the imminent danger.
Alert
Call for help by dialing the emergency number 112. Upon discovering a fire, raise the alarm by pressing the emergency button.
Contain
Try to contain the fire as far as possible by closing doors and windows. When leaving the room, ensure no one remains inside and mark it with a “checked” sign.
Extinguish
Perform initial firefighting if possible using available extinguishing equipment. Initial firefighting equipment includes a fire blanket, a handheld fire extinguisher and a fire hose reel.
Leave the building
- If extinguishing is unsuccessful or cannot be carried out safely, try to limit the spread of fire and smoke by closing doors and windows while preparing to leave the building.
- Do not return to the building to close doors. Always make the emergency call from a safe location.
- Direct the assistance to the scene and move immediately to the assembly point.
- Guide the responding help to the location and proceed immediately to the assembly point. If it is impossible to reach the assembly point, move to another safe location.
