Hotel fires can spread fast, especially in large buildings with complex layouts.
The recent hotel fire in the French Alps is a reminder that basic fire safety knowledge can save lives.
1. Know Your Exits First
l Check the evacuation map when you enter a hotel room
l Locate the nearest emergency exits and staircases
l Never use elevators during a fire
2. Fire Extinguishers: When and How to Use Them
Fire extinguishers are for small fires only.
Use them only if the fire is contained and you have a clear exit.
How to use a fire extinguisher (P.A.S.S. method):
l Pull the pin
l Aim at the base of the fire
l Squeeze the handle
l Sweep side to side
If the fire grows or smoke becomes heavy, stop immediately and evacuate.
3. Choose the Right Extinguisher
l Dry powder (ABC) extinguishers are suitable for most hotel fire risks
l Do not use water on electrical or flammable liquid fires
4. Personal Safety Comes First
l Stay low if there is smoke
l Close doors behind you to slow fire spread
l Follow hotel staff and fire authority instructions
Fire Safety Reminder
We hope fires never happen.
But simple preparation and knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can make a real difference.
Stay alert. Stay calm. Stay safe.