The Essen fire service EBS informed shooting flames and acrid smoke. A deadly risk from fire and smoke development. Firefighters come out approximately 200,000 times a year in Germany, to delete fires. These operations assume that not always cheap and numerous deaths. That’s why every minute counts when it burns. Because only if responding in a timely manner that lives can saved and the damage are kept as low as possible.

How to properly behave in the event of a fire, said the fire service EBS from food. Following measures to be in a fire to keep you calm thinking mind – your own safety and that of others before. Undertake anything in addition could put you in danger. Alert the fire brigade (112) first! Do not hesitate and do not trust that this was already covered by others. Prepare yourself to the following questions: who’s calling? What and where? How many people are affected? Put all directly affected People and also the direct environment of the fire in knowledge. Help injured and weakened people when leaving the building. Take best a bent posture here, because the air at the ground is smoke-free and better breathe it.

Leave the House in any case by no staircases and use no elevators. They can become a deadly trap, when filling with smoke. Instead, go to the balcony or window, are there noticeable and waiting for the fire brigade. If the escape routes are free, then close Windows and doors when leaving the building if possible (but not complete), to prevent the spread of the fire. If possible, a fire-fighting for first and even small fires can be initiated. A deletion attempt should be undertaken only when a risk to persons is excluded. For detailed information of the fire protection service of EBS from eating available at any time. Press contact Essen fire safety Service EBS contact: W. bear Saini str. 38 45128 Essen Tel: 0201-78 77 00 fax: 0201-87 77 412 mob. Tel.: 0163-77 22 493 email: Homepage: