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Checklist: Evacuation in fire

Warn, get out, and keep everyone away from danger

§Warn and alert

  • 01Activate the fire alarm or shout and warn those around you
  • 02Call 1-1-2: what's burning, where, and are there people in danger
  • 03Help those who have difficulty getting out themselves

§Exit safely

  • 01Leave the building by the nearest safe escape route — never use the elevator
  • 02Stay low under the smoke
  • 03Feel on closed doors before opening — if they are warm, leave them alone
  • 04Close doors behind you to limit smoke and fire
  • 05Never go between wagons before you know they are secured against movement.

§On the assembly site

  • 01Gather at the agreed assembly point at a safe distance
  • 02Count up whether everyone got out
  • 03Report missing persons immediately to the rescue service
  • 04Stay at the assembly point until instructed otherwise