At home, you probably have a fire-alarm installed, and take adequate precautions to ensure your families safety. However, on holiday, most people tend to take a fairly lax attitude to fire safety. It is easy to assume that your accommodation is fitted out with the right equipment, and the likelihood of  something going wrong may seem so small that it just isn’t worth worrying about. Unfortunately, fires have been known to break out in holiday accommodations with tragic circumstances, so taking responsibility for your own safety while travelling is very important. Read on and discover our top tips for fire safety on  holiday.

Safety Awareness - A First Priority
When you arrived at your hotel, apartment, camp-site, villa or other accommodation, make it a priority to  ensure that you know exactly what you should do in case of an emergency. Most businesses will have an  evacuation plan in place, so make sure you read this and understand what you are expected to do.
You should also make your own plan for at least two escape routes from your room( as one may be blocked by smoke or flames), and ensure that everyone who is travelling with you is also aware. Do this as soon as you get your key and drop your luggage into the room so that you don’t forget this essential tip. Remember,  elevators are a no-go in  emergencies, as you may end up trapped inside. Also bear in mind that any exit  which involves “jumping” is a fairly risky strategy, so look for other options wherever possible.

Locate the Fire Safety Equipment
Not only should you know how to escape from the building that you are staying in if there is a fire  emergency, but you should also know where any fire safety equipment such as fire-alarms, hoses, fire extinguishers and safety axes are kept.
If you happen to be staying in an accommodation which does not have a fire alarm, it is worth using a personal smoke-detector such as the Flaresafe to give yourself a little extra peace of mind.

If The Worst Happens
If a fire does break out in your accommodation, the most important tip to ensure your survival is to stay  CALM and raise the ALARM. It is almost inevitable that there will be lots of people panicking when an  emergency occurs, however those who stay calm are much more likely to escape unharmed. Set off any  alarm systems near you to ensure that everyone is alert, and call emergency services if necessary.
If possible, exit the building quickly, without wasting any time to gather your personal belongings together.  If you find yourself trapped in a room, keep the doors shut and soak bedding, clothing, towels and any other textiles in water, using them to seal up cracks under doorways etc. and block the smoke from coming in.  Taking this approach is one of the most successful ways to stay alive until a rescue team arrives to help you  get out of the building.

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