Fire Breakout — Do's & Don'ts

• Call & Inform Fire & Emergency Services immediately as and when fire breaks out. Do not panic
• Give right & precise information.
• Use appropriate Fire Extinguishers at initial stage to contain fire.
• Inform Power Department to cut-off power line in the locality to avoid further catastrophes.
• Give way to Fire Tenders to pass unobstructed for timely execution.
• Locate the Fire Incident site - Show & Guide Fire Personnel the shortest possible route.
• Locate sources & supply water at the vicinity of the fire incident.
• Install proper Fire Extinguishers/Fire Alarms/Smoke Detectors/Fire Hydrants/Sprinkler system etc.
• Maintain small water reserve tank - so to tackle fire before Fire Brigade arrive.
• Kitchen fire, LPGs, Candles, Lamps etc. should be properly extinguished when not in use.
• Use certified & standard electrical appliances viz wires, plugs, fuse, switches, sockets etc.
• Practice family evacuation drill/plans.
• Store water at home to meet fire emergencies (for fire of woods, paper, textiles etc.).
• Do not misuse Fire Service Telephone numbers. It is a punishable offence.
• Do not pour water on Oil & Electric fire. Use appropriate extinguishers.
• Do not disturb/drag Fire Delivery Hose while Fire Personnel are combating fire.
• Do not burn rubbish when strong wind is blowing (Also, always take it out to some distance from the dwellings).