What to do after a fire starts in your home

3/10/2022 (Permalink)

With 27% of reported U.S. fires in 2014-2018 occurring in homes causing 77% of civilian fire deaths, we can see that the threat of a home fire is significant and life altering. If you do encounter fire damage first hand and live to tell the tale, then it’s best to get in touch with a solid Fire Damage Cleanup Company. It is also wise to know what needs to be done to restore your property and your life to what it was before.

The Moment You Notice a Home Fire

After noticing a fire burning in your home, it’s important to stay calm and act quickly and decisively. Therefore, The American Red Cross says that you should follow these steps immediately after a home fire:

Make Some Calls

Call 9-1-1 to let them know that you are in the middle of a home fire. This is a smart idea no matter the size of the fire because fires can spread rapidly, and you never know how long the response time of your local fire department is.

Secondly, be sure to let your friends and family know you’re safe. Make sure that you’re well clear of your home but still nearby when you make your calls. This way you’re still around if the police or fire department need to speak with the owner about how the home fire happened.

Attend to the Injured

If anyone in your home has been injured by the fire, proceed to give first aid wherever is needed. Cool and cover burns to reduce the chance of further injury or infection until emergency responders arrive. People and animals that are seriously injured or burned should be transported to professional medical or veterinary help immediately.

The Trusted Team to Turn to

After the injured have been treated and before the fire has subsided completely, be proactive and call SERVPRO of South Nashville at (615) 331-0200 for a consultation. Our locally owned and operated business is filled with highly trained fire restoration technicians who work hard to ensure that homes are restored to their original luster.