Fire Escape: [s16e6]

Select a fixed, safe location outside (e.g., a tree, mailbox, or neighbor's house) where all members will meet.

External stairs require 5-year inspections for structural integrity. Clearance: Keep escape routes free of obstructions.

Get out immediately and stay out. Do not pause to look for pets or valuables. [S16E6] Fire Escape

Escaping quickly and safely is the primary priority, surpassing the need to save personal belongings.

Use the back of your hand to check if doors are hot before opening them. Select a fixed, safe location outside (e

In apartment buildings, it may be safer to "shelter in place" if the fire is not in your unit. Practice: Conduct drills, including at night, to prepare. 4. Fire Escape Maintenance (Exterior Structures)

A fire can become life-threatening in less than six minutes; every second is crucial. Get out immediately and stay out

Ensure windows and doors are not painted shut or blocked by furniture.