- Call & Inform Fire & Emergency Services immediately as and when fire breaks out. Do not panic
- Do not misuse Fire Service Telephone numbers. It is a punishable offence
- Give right & precise information.
- Use appropriate Fire Extinguishers at initial stage to contain fire.
- Do not pour water on Oil & Electric fire. Use appropriate Extinguishers
- 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.
- Do not disturb/ drag Fire Delivery Hose while Fire Personnel are combating fire.
- Install proper Fire Extinguishers/Fire Alarms/Smoke Detectors/Fire Hydrants/Sprinkler system etc.
- Maintain small water reserve tank – so as 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 burn rubbish when strong wind is blowing (Also, always take it out to some distance from the dwellings).
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