How to Escape from a Second Story Fire

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Plan a fire escape and practice fire escape drills with your family

   Fire escape ladders are available, relatively inexpensively, that can be hung out the window of a two story home, and are safer than the sheet method mentioned below.
   
   The "First Alert 2-story Escape Ladder" is only about $35.00 brand new from Walmart or other retailer.
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   Step 2: in preparation for a possible emergency.

   However, fire extinguishers should be calibrated on a regular schedule per the instructions that come with the extinguisher. ,, , There is more smoke higher up. ,,,,
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   Step 3: Place a few fire extinguishers throughout the house.

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   Step 4: Immediately close the door and stuff a blanket/towel along the bottom so that the smoke can not get through.

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   Step 5: If you have a phone near you

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   Step 6: then call the fire emergency service

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   Step 7: or if you don't then run to the window and shout "Help!"

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   Step 8: Stay low on the floor for better air.

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   Step 9: Get two sheets and tie them together as quickly but as tightly as possible

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    Step 10: Push your bed against the wall next to the window and tie one end of the two sheets.

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    Step 11: Lower yourself down the building using the sheets.

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    Step 12: When you get down on the ground immediately inform emergency services.

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