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What to do if a RECOVERING

fire STARTS? after a fire

Know how to safely Call the fire station. Give

operate a fire first aid where needed;

extinguisher. cool and cover burns to

Remember to GET OUT, reduce the chance of

STAY OUT, and CALL the further injury or

FIRE STATION. infection.

Yell "FIRE" several times Let friends and family

and go outside right know you are safe,

away. If you live in a People and animals that

building with elevators, are seriously injured or

use the stairs. Leave all burned should be

your things where they transported to

are and save yourself. professional medical or

If closed doors or veterinary help

handles are warm or immediately.

smoke blocks your Stay out of a fire-

primary escape route, damaged home until

use your second way out. local fire authorities say it

Never open doors that is safe to re-enter.

are warm to touch.

If you must escape

through smoke, get low

and go under the smoke

to your exit. Close doors

behind you.

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