If fire breaks out in your home, you must get out fast. With your family, plan two ways out of every room. Fire escape routes must not include elevators, which might take you right to the fire! Choose a meeting place outside where everyone will gather. Once you are out, stay out!

At least twice a year, have the whole family practice the escape plan.

If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately, and have it repaired. Check all your electrical cords, and replace any that are cracked or frayed. If you use extension cords, don't overload them or turn them under rugs. Remember that fuses and circuit breakers protect you from fire: don't tamper with the fuse box or use fuses of an improper size

Everyone should know this rule: if your clothes catch fire, don't run! Stop where you are, drop to the ground, and roll over and over to smother the flames. Cover your face with your hands to protect your face and lungs.

By planning ahead you can do a lot to prevent a fire.  But once a fire starts in your home, there are only two things to do: first get out, then call the fire department from a neighbor's home. Don't go back into a burning building, no matter what. If you think someone is trapped inside, tell the fire fighters when they arrive.