- When going through a smoky area, you should
- a) crawl on the floor
- b) crouch
- c) run standing up?
- Once you have left a burning building, the only reason to return is
- a) for valuable documents
- b) for pets
- c) there is no reason that justifies returning.
- How long should you try fighting a fire before you leave the building
- a) not at all
- b) five minutes
- c) ten minutes?
- Important documents can be protected from fire in
- a) a filing cabinet
- b) a freezer
- c) UL-rated fire resistant safe or chest?
Answers- a) Smoke and heated gases tend to rise, and so they will be thinnest near the floor.
- c) Do not return to the building for any reason. After you have escaped, call the fire department and wait for them to perform any necessary rescues.
- a) Unless the fire is confined to a small area, such as a stove-top fire or trash basket fire, don't try to fight it.
- c) Metal boxes and filing cabinets incinerate documents during a fire. Store precious belongings in a UL-rated fire-resistant safe or chest, such as those made by Sentry.
For a free brochure on Fire Safety Tips, call Sentry at 1 (800) 828-1438.(NAPSI)
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