What are the methods for escaping from a fire?

Rapid evacuation method: When entering public places, pay attention to the evacuation signs such as \"Emergency exits,\" \"Safe passages,\" etc., which are located on the walls, ceilings, doors, and at corners. In the event of a fire, evacuate quickly in the direction indicated by these signs. >02 Low-stance movement method: Since smoke tends to accumulate in the upper areas during a fire, one should try to keep the body close to the ground by crawling or bending forward while escaping. >03 The towel over the nose method: The smoke in a fire is hot and highly toxic; inhaling it can easily cause burns to the respiratory system or poisoning. During evacuation, use wet towels, masks, etc. to cover the mouth and nose in order to cool down and filter the air. >04 Thick-Object Protection Method: After determining the escape route, cover oneself with a wet quilt or blanket, or a cotton coat, in order to quickly make one’s way through the fire and reach a safe area. One should not use materials such as plastic or synthetic fibers to protect the body, as this will have the opposite effect. >05 Ramp transfer method: On balconies, windowsills, roof platforms, etc., sturdy objects such as wooden planks, wooden stakes, or bamboo poles can be used to create a ramp leading to adjacent units or buildings, which can then be used as a ramp to reach a relatively safer area. >06 Downward sliding method along pipes: When there are vertical pipes such as downspouts, utility poles, or lightning rod leads beside the exterior walls or balconies of a building, it is possible to use these pipes to slide down to the ground. It should be noted that too many people should not slide down at once, in order to prevent falls due to damage to the pipes during the escape process. >07 Rope-based self-rescue method: If you have a rope at home (or can tear sheets, pillowcases, curtains, etc. into strips and twist them into a rope), tie one end of it to a door, window frame, or heavy object, and climb down using the other end. During the escape, the feet should be used to grip the rope in a twisting motion, while the hands climb down alternately; it is also important to protect the hands as much as possible using gloves or towels. >08 Equipment-based escape method: Families with the necessary resources can use specialized rescue equipment such as home-made descent devices that are kept on hand to escape. >09 Signal for help: While waiting for rescue, one should attract the attention of rescuers by shouting for help, waving cloth strips, tapping on metal objects, or throwing soft items ； At night, signals can be sent using light-emitting items such as flashlights or emergency lights. >10 Space Sheltering Method: When it is not possible to evacuate outside temporarily, one can choose small spaces such as bathrooms or kitchens that have access to water and fresh air as temporary shelters. Stuff cotton fabrics such as towels into the gaps around the door to block the smoke, pour water on the floor to lower the temperature, and wait for rescue. After the firefighters arrive, it is possible to escape by using a fire ladder, a rescue helicopter, or a life raft.

Generally speaking, the main methods for escaping from a fire scene include: ① Using a fire truck with a ladder lift to escape by combining two sections of ladders； ②Use building passageways or facilities inside the building to escape ； ③Escape using self-made equipment ； ④Look for a shelter to escape ； ⑤Mutual rescue and escape ； ⑥Use the fire-fighting equipment or other available tools around you to put out the fire while escaping. 　　The reasons why ordinary elevators cannot be used for evacuation in a fire scene are as follows: first, after a fire breaks out, power outages often occur, causing the elevators to get stuck, which complicates rescue efforts and hinders timely evacuation. Secondly, the elevators go straight to all floors of the building; when smoke fills the elevator shafts during a fire, it can easily create a \"chimney effect,\" and people inside the elevators may suffocate from the dense smoke and toxic gases at any time. 　　When sleeping soundly and hearing an alarm signal, many people frantically open the door in an attempt to rush out immediately; this is a dangerous approach. The correct procedure is: (1) Go to the bedroom door and use the back of your hand to check whether the door is hot ； (2) Prepare a wet towel ； (3) Make your own life rope, but never jump from a building ； (4) Utilize natural conditions as a life-saving slide. 　　If your body catches fire, never run, as running will only make the fire worse. This is because when a person runs, it accelerates air convection and promotes combustion, making the fire even more intense. Running not only fails to put out the fire, but also carries the embers to other places, potentially spreading the fire further – which is very dangerous.

(1) Leave the dangerous area immediately; do not hide in attics, under beds, or inside cabinets. (2) Choose simple and safe routes and evacuation facilities, such as balconies and windows. (3) Prepare simple protective equipment, such as using towels and masks to cover the mouth and nose. (4) Make a simple makeshift life rope by tearing blankets, clothes, sheets, etc. into strips, twisting them into a rope, and hanging it on a sturdy window sill, bed frame, or another solid object in the room; then slide down slowly along the rope. (5) When it is impossible to escape, one can choose a place far from the fire source where it is easy to obtain water and call for help as a shelter to wait for rescue, such as bathrooms or toilets, which have neither flammable materials nor a shortage of water. (6) Never jump from a building blindly.

This proposition is a bit broad; the methods for escaping from fires vary depending on the area. What was mentioned above focuses on buildings and structures, and it’s quite detailed； There are actually many more. Such as the Tianjin fire, and so on.

Regarding escaping by jumping from a building: it’s generally feasible to try this from the 4th floor or lower; for floors above the 5th, it depends on how long the curtains and bed sheets at home can be made into ropes. Note: Be sure to tie the knot firmly when tying it.

Generally speaking, the main methods for escaping from a fire scene are: ① Using a ladder truck and combining two ladders together with hooks to escape； ②Use building passageways or facilities inside the building to escape ； ③Escape using self-made equipment ； ④Look for a shelter to escape ； ⑤Mutual rescue and escape ； ⑥Use the fire-fighting equipment or other available tools around you to put out the fire while escaping.