When a fire breaks out, good fire reflexes can save lives. The golden rule: never take risks and avoid any “solo” attempts. Depending on the situation you are in, the right actions against fires differ. In all cases, call the fire department as soon as you are safe and calmly answer their questions so they can locate the fire and respond quickly

In case of fire declared at home

Up to a certain point, it is possible to extinguish the fire yourself, before the smoke gets thicker. If, for example, an object is consumed or a wastepaper basket ignites, a basin of water or a small fire extinguisher may be sufficient to slow down and eliminate the start of fire. Visit nationalrestorationexperts.com for more on this.

If, however, the fire is already heavy and thick smoke emerges, do not try to control it alone

The first thing to do is to immediately evacuate the premises by all the occupants to avoid intoxication by smoke or gas. Also close the fire door and entrance door to delay the spread of the fire. Before opening a door, make sure it is not hot. If not, it means that the fire is on the other side, in which case it should not be opened.

In case of fire, always prefer the staircase to the elevator, which can become blocked due to a short circuit. Once outside, do the 18 (fire brigade) or the 112 (European emergency number), and most importantly, never return to the house, for any reason whatsoever.

In case of fire declared in a dwelling above his home

The good fire reflex is not to panic, to remain calm and quickly gather his family leaving all his personal belongings to evacuate the place as soon as possible by the nearest issue. Once outside and safe, call for help by dialing 18 or 112.

In case of fire declared in a dwelling below his home

The first thing to do is to prevent the smoke from spreading in the apartment. To do this, water and seal the front door with wet cloths.

  • Domestic fires in general, whether large or small, are quite devastating. Now that you have made sure that everyone is safe and that the fire is under control, you realize that various household items have been damaged.
  • While some may have been spared, it is likely that you will find smoke-damaged items in your home. If your walls and ceilings are burned and blackened, your best choice is to hire a qualified professional to help you with the restoration of the area.
  • If this is not possible, there are small steps you can take to reduce the damage yourself. The important thing to consider during a smoke restoration project is to fight soot and smell smoke.

Soot is the residue left after a house fire. If an object or material does not burn well, the result will be soot. Soot is very bad for your health because it contains a lot of carbon-based impurities. If soot enters the respiratory system, it can compromise the health of people.