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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

What to do if someone is trapped in a fire?


If someone is trapped in a fire, time is critical. Fire produces heat, flames, and toxic smoke that can kill within minutes. Your actions should balance rescue with personal safety so you don’t become a second victim.

1. Call emergency services immediately

  • Dial your local emergency number.

  • Give exact location, building details, and where the trapped person is.

2. Ensure your own safety before attempting rescue

  • Never enter a fire without proper protection unless it is absolutely safe.

  • If you must go in (only if safe and unavoidable):

    • Stay low to the ground — smoke rises, fresh air is near the floor.

    • Cover your mouth/nose with a cloth (preferably damp).

    • Check doors with the back of your hand before opening — if hot, don’t open.

3. Guide or assist the trapped person

  • Shout instructions: “Stay low, crawl to the ground, cover your mouth.”

  • If you can reach them safely:

    • Help them crawl to an exit.

    • If their clothes are on fire, make them Stop, Drop, and Roll (cover with a heavy cloth or blanket to smother flames).

4. If exit is blocked

  • Lead or help them to a safe room with a window.

  • Close the door and seal cracks with wet cloth to slow smoke entry.

  • Signal for help from the window (wave cloth, flashlight).

  • If possible, use a phone to update rescuers on the exact location.

5. If the person is unconscious

  • Only attempt rescue if it’s safe.

  • Drag them low along the floor to safety.

  • Once outside, check responsiveness, breathing, and pulse.

    • If not breathing normally → start CPR.

    • If breathing but unresponsive → place in the recovery position.

6. After rescue

  • Keep the person warm and still.

  • Do not give food or drink.

  • Treat visible burns with cool (not cold) water, cover with a clean cloth.

  • If smoke inhalation occurred:

    • Loosen tight clothing, keep them upright, and monitor breathing.

    • Be ready to provide rescue breaths/CPR if they deteriorate.

7. Do NOT

  • Do not run back into a burning building once outside.

  • Do not use elevators — only stairs.

  • Do not break windows unless absolutely necessary (oxygen can feed the fire).



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