Senior Safety
In Case of Fire
§STAY CALM
§Stay low under smoke
§Do not use
an elevator!
§Call 9-1-1 from outside
the home if possible
§If trapped, signal fire   rescue workers 
§
In case of fire, above all, stay calm.
Test the door to your room or apartment to make sure it’s not hot.  If the door is cool, leave your room and stay as low as possible to avoid smoke.  If your door is one that automatically locks behind you, take your key in case your escape is blocked.
If you live in a building where you normally use an elevator, use the stairs instead to reach safety.
If you can leave quickly. do so before calling 9-1-1.
If you cannot escape, call 9-1-1 and signal your location to fire rescue workers when they arrive.
Have you ever experienced a fire where you had to observe any of these rules?  Would you share your experience with us?
(Bridge)   I hope you’ve learned, or have been helped to remember, many important guidelines to lead a life safe from fires and burn injury. I’d just like to emphasize some key points in each area we’ve discussed.