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Fire safety arrangements and pre-planning can save
thousand lives. If a fire occurs in your home, your
chances of survival will depend on how quickly and safely
you are able to get out.
This booklet gives you advice on how to prevent fire,
and how to protect yourself in the event of a fire.
SMOKE DETECTOR FOR EARLY ALERT
- By giving a advance alert call, a smoke alarm can
give you those precious few minutes of warning which
would help you and your family to get out safely.
- Smoke alarms are available in market and are simple
to fit. Choose an alarm which meets Indian Standards.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to
fit and position the alarm.
SMOKE ALARMS FOR HEARING IMPAIRMENT PEOPLE
For people who would not be able to hear a conventional
smoke alarm there are special devices available which
make use of a vibrating pad or flashing light instead
of the auditory signal. The vibrating pad alarms are
particularly useful for deaf blind people.
ADVANCE PLAN - ESCAPE ROUTE
If a fire occurs in your home you may have to get out
in dark and difficult conditions. Escaping from a fire
will be a lot easier if you have already planned your
escape route and know where to go:
- Make sure that your planned escape route is free
of any obstructions and that there are no loose floor
coverings that could trip you.
- If you have serious mobility difficulties you may
wish to consider having your bedroom on the ground
floor. If this is practical and as near as possible
to an exit.
- If you would need assistance to make your escape,
it is vital that you have some means of summoning
help by your bed, i.e. a buzzer, intercom or telephone.
There are also systems available which will automatically
dial out on your telephone line to summon help or
send a signal to a manned control room.
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