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oxygen-nch air is near the floor. r Before opening a closed door, feel it with your hand, particularly around the edges. If it is hot to the touch, there is probably fire on the other side. DO NOT open it. Find another exit. Each room should have at least two exits mapped in the fire escape plan.
If you have any suspicion that the fire is bad, don’t stop towcall the fire department from your home phone. Go to the nearest phone to summon help. You could be overcome while talking to the dispatcher. j*: Every member of the family should be able to give clear directions — complete with landmarks and route numbers - to tl^e dispatcher. The emergency number for all residents of Rappahannock County is 987-8525. The Sheriffs Department stresses that number is for emergencies only. >■ Also, if possible, tell the dispatcher what type of fire you suspect, and whether there is anyone injured or trapped inside. Any information which the firefighters have before tl^y arrive on the scene will help them prepare for the situation.
Fire extinguishers are also a good idea, especially in hqmes which heat with wood. £ And, if you have a small fire, even one which you extinguish yourself, don’t be embarrassed to call and request t^e fire department to come and check it out. They would rather come out and assure you that everything is okay than respond later to a fully involved structure fire. £ But above all, fire prevention is an awareness that fire
cjin strike anyone, anywhere, anytime. Listen to that little vqtice which warns about being careless and cavalier about
f^e. It may be trying to save your life. 5
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