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Apartment Fire Safety March 2022

4/8/2022

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Prepare an apartment fire evacuation plan
Source: Seattle Fire Department Bulletin

The Seattle Fire Department responded to two apartment building fires recently – one in a three-story building and one in a high-rise building. In both fires, residents fled their apartments or sheltered in place for safety.
Do you know what to do when the fire alarm in your apartment building sounds?
For people who live in apartments or condominiums, the sound of the building fire alarm can be jolting and frightening. You may not know if there is an actual fire in the building or if your neighbor burned some toast and has left the front door open. Regardless, it’s important to take every alarm seriously and begin your escape plan quickly.
Do I stay inside my apartment or leave the building? That depends. For people able to use stairs, you have a choice. You may evacuate using the stairs or seek shelter inside of an apartment.
Here are a few tips to help you be better prepared for a building fire alarm.

If you can evacuate, do so immediately.
  1. Leave your apartment.
  2. Close the door as you go.
  3. Use the stairs, not the elevator, to leave the building.
  4. Go to your building’s outside meeting place. Never wait on a balcony, building courtyard or rooftop.
  5. Wait for instructions. Do not re-enter the building until given permission.

​Without delaying your escape, you may need to quickly grab a warm coat, phone, keys, ID, and anything you may need for the next couple of hours as you wait outside until it’s safe to re-enter the building. The Fire Department will call for a public bus for temporary shelter but in cold temperatures, you may need a warm coat until shelter is set up
. Consider having a go-to kit set up before an actual fire emergency which contains a few essential items.

For people who can’t use stairs or can’t access a stairwell because of smoke in the hallway, shelter in place:
  1. Stay inside your apartment.
  2. Keep your doors and windows closed.
  3. Place a towel or clothing at the base of the door to keep smoke from entering.
  4. Stay inside near a large window and do not wait inside bathrooms or outside on decks.
  5. Call 911 if smoke comes into your apartment.
Make a plan before the next fire alarm sounds. Your plan should include all members of the household.
Watch our latest Apartment Fire Evacuation video (in English and American Sign Language)
Contact us for fire safety presentations
The Seattle Fire Department's Education and Outreach team is now conducting in-person fire safety presentations. Send us an email for more information. fireinfo@seattle.gov
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Apartment Fire Safety February 2021

2/11/2021

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February 2021 Apartment Fire Safety
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Burn Awareness Week:
​Electrical fire safety February 7-13, 2021 is National Burn Awareness Week and is sponsored by the American Burn Association. The theme for this year is electrical burns. One of the most common electrical fire issues we encounter involves the use of portable space heaters and extension cords. The two should never be used together. Always plug portable heaters directly into an outlet. 

​Here are a few safety tips to prevent injuries at home.
More electrical fire safety information from the NFPA
Heating Fire Safety
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As cold weather hits the Seattle area this week, our heaters will be working extra hard to keep us warm. Heating is the second leading cause of home fires. Each year, the Seattle Fire Department responds to hundreds of heating-related fires. 
Heaters need space. One of the most common heating issues is related to combustibles that are too close to heaters. The Seattle Fire Department recommends one foot clearance between baseboard heaters and all combustibles, including curtains, furniture, books, and beds. Space heaters need three feet clearance and should never be plugged into an extension cord.
Heating safety information from the USFA
For questions or more information, contact the Seattle Fire Department.
Virtual apartment fire safety presentations
The Seattle Fire Department is providing free virtual fire safety presentations to apartment residents and staff. Presentations for residents cover how to respond to a building fire alarm, what to do if a fire starts inside an apartment, and how to prevent and respond to a cooking fire on the stove. Staff members can learn the ways to assist the fire department before and during a fire emergency. 
For more information or to schedule a presentation contact Public Affairs.
Seattle Fire Department
301 2nd Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-386-1400 
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