What to do if a fire starts in your Fayetteville home

10/12/2021 (Permalink)

Fayetteville home damaged by fire

A fire in your home or business is a serious, possibly life threaten event.  What should you do if you experience a fire?  SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is here to help you prepare.  Here are several things to do should a fire start in your home.

• Keep a fire extinguisher in your home. Knowing how to properly use a fire extinguisher may keep a small kitchen fire from becoming an entire house fire.  When its time to use a fire extinguisher remember the acronym PASS.
  • Pull the pin at the top, near the nozzle
  • Aim, keep a safe distance and point the nozzle at the base of the fire
  • Squeeze the two handles together, releasing the extinguishing agent
  • Sweep from side to side until all the flames die down or the extinguisher is empty

• Yell “Fire” multiple times and go outside immediately. It is important to Get Out and Stay Out.  Focus on you, your family, and people around you.  Leave your things behind.

• If smoke affects your exit, get low and crawl under the smoke. Close doors as you leave rooms.

• Never open doors that are warm when touched. If the door handle is warm, do not open the door.  Find another way out.

• If all your exits are blocked by smoke, heat, or flames stay in the room with the door closed. If possible, place a wet towel or clothing under the door.  Find a way to let people know where you are,
  • Call 911 or the fire department
  • open a window and let people know you are there

• When you get outside, go to your pre-established meeting place. Call 911 or the local fire department. 

If your northwest Arkansas home or business is affected by fire, SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayeteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.