City of Ypsilanti, Michigan

Fire Facts:

• A fire can double in size every 30 seconds
• It can reach temperatures over 1,000 degrees in 90 seconds
• One breath of superheated 150 degree air can sear one’s lungs
• Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can make matters worse
• Approximately 85% of the time, it’s the smoke inhalation that kills

Before a fire:

• Know at least two evacuation routes
• Locate fire alarm pulls/extinguishers
• Be familiar with RED—React, Evaluate, Decide

Responding to a fire:

• Pull the alarm if you discover a fire.
• When you hear the fire alarm, get out of the building using the nearest and safest exit.
• Go to the re-assembly area and let your professor/supervisor/emergency or building coordinator know you are there.
• Do not go back into the building until the fire department or Public Safety says it’s safe to do so. 
• Approximately 85% of the time, it’s the smoke inhalation that kills