Safety Tips in the Event of Fire in East Honolulu

9/30/2021 (Permalink)

Fires do not wait for anybody, as they burn on their own accord. 

It is imperative for one’s quality of life to know exactly what to do in the event of a fire. With the varying types of fires that occur any one of them can envelope any and all organic material in a matter of minutes.

Here are a Few Tips:

The most important part is preventative methods, these preventative methods enable a safer passage in the event of flames. When a fire does occur it is usually too thick of a smoke to see and much less breath. Ensuring that your smoke detectors work, and that your fire alarms are running smooth and if is a simple way to keep you safe while a fire happens. 

This way there is absolutely the best way you can help yourself while an emergency happens and occurs. 

Fire is unmanageable and tends to spiral out of control in a short amount of time, especially on properties because of all the flammable materials that go into making the infrastructure of buildings. Fire in a house can be anywhere from 100 to 600 degrees of Fahrenheit. Which is the reason why it is so important to stay low, staying low exposes you to lower temperatures thereby making it a little safer. It is not uncommon for it to be so hot in the fire that the air scorches your lungs and destroys clothes just due to the near vicinity. 

Not only the fire is dangerous but the carbon dioxide in the smoke is equally deadly and if not more so. Smoke can be deadly and disorienting, back in the industrial revolution the main reason for lethargy was due to the smog of carbon dioxide. It is disorienting and can cause asphyxiation which is the medical term for suffocating.  

It is important to remember that each fire and smoke situation is so different as fire presents variously with different types of materials and other certain aspects that dictate the grandeur and veracity of the fire.  

SERVPRO of East Honolulu strives to educate our community about information on natural disasters. The better informed our community is, the safer it is when emergency natural disasters strike. Call us with any questions, comments, or concerns at (808)395-9545.