Get Out Safely! An interactive lesson plan on fire escape knowledge and planning. Based on information from the U.S. Fire Administration Copyright 2011 New Dimension Media

Get Out Safely! More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires, and 20,000 are injured. Deaths resulting from failed emergency escapes are particularly avoidable. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), believes that having a sound escape plan will greatly reduce fire deaths and protect you and your family's safety if a fire occurs. The U.S. Fire Administration is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Copyright 2011 New Dimension Media

Have a Sound Fire Escape Plan In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in flames. In the event of a fire, remember - time is the biggest enemy and every second counts! Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. Copyright 2011 New Dimension Media

Practice Escaping Practice escape plans every month. The best plans have two ways to get out of each room. If the primary way is blocked by fire or smoke, you need a second way out. A secondary route might be a window onto an adjacent roof or a collapsible ladder (UL) - for escape from upper story windows. Make sure that windows are not stuck, screens can be taken out quickly and that security bars can be properly opened. Also, practice feeling your way out of the house in the dark or with your eyes closed. Copyright 2011 New Dimension Media

Leave Immediately. When fire occurs, do not waste any time saving property. Leave this to the professional firefighters. Copyright 2011 New Dimension Media

Never Open Doors That Are Hot To The Touch! When you come to a closed door, use the back of your hand to feel the top of the door, the doorknob and the crack between the door and door frame to make sure that fire is not on the other side. If it feels hot, use your secondary escape route. If you must escape through smoke, remember to crawl low, under the smoke and keep your mouth covered. Even if the door feels cool, open it carefully. Brace your shoulder against the door and open it slowly. If heat and smoke come in, slam the door and make sure it is securely closed, then use your alternate escape route. Copyright 2011 New Dimension Media

Designate A Meeting Place Outside and Take Attendance Make sure you get away from the burning house and to some place that is safe like a neighbor's house. Choose one person to go to ask the neighbor to phone the fire department. Stay together. Copyright 2011 New Dimension Media

Once Out - Stay Out Remember to escape first, then notify the fire department using the 911 system or proper local emergency number in your area. Never go back into a burning building for any reason. If someone or a pet is missing, tell the firefighters. They are equipped to perform rescues safely. Copyright 2011 New Dimension Media

Stops With YOU! Assignment: Create an emergency escape plan with your family based on what you have learned in this lesson. You need to include pictures as well as written directions. To learn more about fire safety, click on the icons below to watch video programs that are designed to keep you safe. Click here Click here to download a Get Out Safely fact sheet. Copyright 2011 New Dimension Media

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