What Should I Do if Fire Occurs?
Fire Detector | 16 May 2025 | Fire Explosion
No need to panic if you are in a fire situation because the feeling of panic will increasingly put you in danger. In 1946, in the Fire Winecoff Hotel, it was reported that when firefighters arrived on the scene (within one minute after the alarm), several people had already jumped to the death from the higher floors of the building. They saw no alternative but to throw themselves out of the window. Can we say that this is a rational behavior?
Things that can be done if a fire occurs, namely:
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- Try to extinguish the fire as much as possible, if the burning is on the stove then immediately extinguish it using cloth or burlap sacks that have been moistened beforehand
- Never splash water on a stove that is burning because the fire will enlarge suddenly and very dangerous yourself
- If what is burned is electrical equipment, immediately cut off the electricity as soon as possible and extinguish the fire by using materials that do not conduct electricity such as Powder APAR or wet chemical, but if electricity is no longer current then you can extinguish it by using water
- If it turns out that you cannot extinguish the fire, prioritize the safety of yourself and the people in the building and immediately ask for help to the community around you while screaming for help and try to immediately contact the local fire department, give a clear and complete information such as what is on fire and where it is located
- If the fire is in the work environment, immediately press the fire alarm button so that all occupants and officers in the building come to help
- If you are trapped in smoke, try to get out immediately by crawling to avoid smoke
- Avoid shelter in the bathroom or toilet because the place is not safe for a shelter location unless necessary
- Prepare alternative routes to save themselves if there is a fire at any time
- If your building has bars or trellis, try to make it possible for you to open it from the inside (not welded to death) to minimize the possibility of you being trapped inside
- If you have a burn injury, cool it immediately with cold water or ice and can also be doused with running water and then treat it with a burning medicine, avoid using toothpaste; If the burn is severe enough, immediately ask for help with the medical team or doctor
You certainly do not want to do the ten tips above. Imagining yourself in the middle of a fire situation is truly terrible. Not to mention losses afterward such as loss of residence, property or items that have meaning for you. Therefore, as is commonly said, it is better to prevent than cure.
Although you feel that the environment where you live, the environment where you work is safe, you need to realize that without prevention tools the possibility of fire will be greater. You need to prepare a smoke detector and know the fire suppression system to protect the things that are valuable to you.
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source: Mengatasi bahaya kebakaran
source: Panic in fire
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It’s vital to follow the guidelines and educate the elders and kids about the handling of LPG cylinder, preventive measures and do’s and don’ts in case of an emergency. However, there’s no need to be fearful of LPG cylinders as they are of high tenacity. It is by proper maintenance of gas appliances that LPG explosions can be averted.
