What would you grab in a house fire?

Passports, wills, legal documents, insurance policies and other personal papers would be taken with people heading out of a fire. Our ever-growing love for technology was seen too, with; cameras, TVs, games consoles and portable hard drives saved from a fire.

What should you bring in a fire?

Emergency Supply Kit

1. Face masks or coverings.
2. Three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day).
3. Non-perishable food for all family members and pets (three-day supply).
4. First aid kit.
5. Flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries.
6. An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks.

How do you handle a house fire?

Ten tips to prevent or escape a house fire

1. Get some smoke detectors.
2. Put a smoke detector on every level of your home.
3. Close bedroom doors.
4. Set up an exit plan.
5. Purchase a fire ladder.
6. Exit first, then call emergency number.
7. Never re-enter a burning home.
8. Never leave a burning candle in a room by itself.

What you should do during a fire?

What To Do if a Fire Starts

• Know how to safely operate a fire extinguisher.
• Remember to GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency phone number.
• Yell “Fire!” several times and go outside right away.
• If closed doors or handles are warm or smoke blocks your primary escape route, use your second way out.

What do people save in a fire?

Critical items you may want to save from a fire include: Social Security cards. Birth certificates. Medical records.

How do you prepare for a house fire?

Top Tips for Fire Safety

1. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
2. Test smoke alarms every month.
3. Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
4. If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP.