GET OUT, STAY OUT

All U.S. homes should have working smoke alarms. Fires can be prevented. A few easy steps can save your life! In a fire, get out right away. Don't pause to gather belongings. Teach children not to hide, but to get out right away. Escape first, then call for help. Never go back into a burning home for any reason.

If someone is missing, tell firefighters - they are trained and equipped for rescues. "Get Out, Stay Out" Facts Going back into a burning home can be deadly. The heat from a fire can scorch your lungs and melt clothes to your skin. Breathing even small amounts of smoke can make you confused or pass out.