Fire protection and behaviour in case of fire

In short: Most fires can be avoided through care. In case of fire: save people, emergency call 112, fight the fire only if it is safe.

In more detail: Fire smoke is the greatest danger; a few breaths can be fatal (rauchmelder-und-brandschutz-im-haushalt).

In detail

• Prevention: Do not leave candles and electrical devices unattended, do not overload extension sockets (steckdosen-und-sicherungen-im-haushalt).
• Fire extinguisher and fire blanket: Within reach in kitchen and hallway.
• Grease fire: Never extinguish with water (grease explosion), put on a lid or fire blanket.
• In case of fire: Sound the alarm, leave the flat, close the door, call 112.
• In smoke: Stay low to the ground, cloth in front of mouth and nose.
• Lifts: Do not use, use the stairwell.
• No escape route: Close the door, open the window, draw attention to yourself.
• Clothing on fire: Stand still, do not run; “stop, drop and roll” and smother with a blanket (erste-hilfe-grundlagen, verbrennung-und-feuer).