Domestic Fire Response

🛡️ Home Safety v1.0

Domestic Fire Response

Immediate Actions (First 30 Seconds)

  1. Alert everyone — shout "FIRE!" loudly throughout the home
  2. Grab Ezra if he is in the room or nearby
  3. Get out — leave via the nearest safe exit; do NOT stop to collect belongings
  4. Close doors behind you as you leave (slows fire spread)
  5. Call 102 (Fire & Rescue) from outside the building

Do NOT attempt to fight the fire if it is larger than a waste-paper basket or if smoke is thick.

Using the Fire Blanket

The fire blanket is stored in the kitchen.

  1. Pull the tabs to release the blanket from its container
  2. Hold the blanket in front of you as a shield (protects hands and body)
  3. Lay the blanket gently over the fire — do NOT throw it
  4. Turn off the heat source if you can reach the knob safely
  5. Leave the blanket in place for at least 15 minutes
  6. Do NOT lift the blanket to check — re-ignition is common

Best For

  • Stovetop fires (oil, pan, pot)
  • Small fires on countertops or in ovens
  • Wrapping around a person whose clothing is on fire

Using the CO₂ Extinguisher

The CO₂ extinguisher is located near the kitchen / hallway.

PASS Method

  1. Pull the pin
  2. Aim at the base of the fire (not the flames)
  3. Squeeze the handle
  4. Sweep side to side at the base

Important Notes

  • CO₂ extinguishers work on electrical fires and flammable liquid fires
  • Do NOT use on cooking oil fires (use the fire blanket instead)
  • Hold the horn by the grip — the horn gets extremely cold and can cause frostbite
  • Effective range is approximately 1–2 metres
  • The extinguisher lasts about 10–15 seconds — be precise

Cooking Fire Specifics

  • Oil/grease fire on stovetop: Turn off heat → cover with fire blanket or lid. NEVER use water.
  • Oven fire: Turn off oven, keep door closed, let it suffocate
  • Microwave fire: Turn off and unplug, keep door closed

After the Fire

  • Do NOT re-enter the building until the fire service says it is safe
  • If anyone has burns, run cool (not cold) water over the burn for 20 minutes
  • Ventilate the apartment thoroughly once safe to re-enter
  • Have the extinguisher professionally recharged or replaced after any use
  • Replace the fire blanket after any use

Emergency Numbers

Service Number
Fire & Rescue 102
Police 100
MDA Ambulance 101
Municipal Emergency 106