Tips for when a fire has started

• Notify other residents
• Alert the fire department. Provide directions and landmarks
• If safe, carry out basic firefighting activities using bucket brigades, thick blankets or by collapsing dwellings
• Put on the most protective clothing owned (e.g., leather, overalls, thick cotton). Avoid synthetic materials like nylon
• Evacuate. Do not come back for possessions
• Clear access routes to allow fire truck access
• Guide the fire department to the fire site
• Notify firefighters if flare-ups occur
• Protect firefighters and municipal authorities
• If possible, try to see which direction the fire is moving in
• If your clothing catches fire: stop, drop to the ground, cover your face and roll around on the floor. This will smother the flames and save your life.
• Keep fire hydrants clear. Help firefighters to locate them
• Assist other community members.
• Obey any instructions from firefighters, police, or municipal officials

CALL 112 FROM YOUR CELL IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY #BESAFE THIS FESTIVE SEASON