Before Opening a Door to the Corridor or Stairway

Can you see or smell Smoke? >

<Is the door Hot?

Then Open Door>

Created by Joe Glogowski

Tips about Smoke

• Not all stairways are pressurized to minimize the amount of smoke. If you see smoke on lower floors, exit the stairway and go to another exit.

• The temperature of the smoke and gases may reach 400F before a sprinkler activates.

• Smoke will kill you before the flames reach you.

If All Exits Routes Are Blocked by Smoke

• Stay low to floor where the air is cooler and there is less smoke. Move away from dense smoke, do not try to go through it.

• Go to a smoke-free room with a window• Dial 100 or 617-253-1212• Identify your location on the window• Minimize smoke infiltration. Place a towel,

blanket, jacket, etc. along the base of the door. Or use duct tape to seal the door.