- Try to stay calm.
- Use the fire extinguisher or blanket if you think you can contain the fire.
- Look for the cause of the fire.
- If unmanageable, ring 999 to alert the fire brigade.
- Alert all the people in the house.
- Seek to evacuate Fela through nearest safe exit – use food to motivate Fela to leave the house quickly.
- Do not stop to gather personal belongings except fruit/snack for Fela, car keys, mobile phone and Fela’s bag ONLY if possible.
- Gather outside in safe area on opposite pavement or move car to pavement at safe distance and sit in car.
- Call Carla & Michael.
- Keep Fela calm by talking to him or distracting him with fidget to, hand or head massage.
- Wait for fire brigade.
- Do not re-enter house until it is safe to do so.
[See Guide to Emergencies on Team Fela website]
