How to save yourself when facing a fire?

I believe everyone has seen the news about a fire in a market near Meiwang Road, Linping District, Hangzhou. It is understood that there were injuries at the scene. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and it is initially determined to be caused by improper operation during the construction process. Linping District has implemented relevant medical treatment, emergency measures and accident post-accident disposal work to prevent secondary accidents.

I felt really bad when I saw the casualties, especially the news that "the daughter jumped from the second floor to escape, and was sent to the hospital with third-degree burns." I even checked the degree of burns and found that third-degree burns were too serious. I felt the pain even when I was typing.

Fires come suddenly and catch people off guard! Today, let’s talk about the classification criteria for burns and how we can save ourselves when facing a fire!

01. Classification criteria for burns

We have a classification standard for burns. Generally speaking, it will be based on the area and depth of the burn. The skin that everyone is familiar with can generally be divided into the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue from the outside to the inside.

Therefore, skin burns are divided into third degree, fourth degree, fourth degree and fifth degree, depending on whether the third degree and fourth degree, the most serious burns, are combined.

First-degree burns: This is the mildest type of burn, usually only partial burns of the epidermis, commonly known as erythematous burns. Since the burn area is relatively minor and small, it is easy to recover.

Second degree burns: generally divided into two degrees, shallow second degree burns, this situation mainly refers to the epidermis has been burned, while part of the dermis is also damaged. Deep second degree burns are not only the epidermis burned, but also a lot of deep burns below the dermis, in this case, it is easy to leave scars.

Third degree burns: These are very serious burns, also known as eschar burns. Usually the patient's epidermis, dermis and skin appendages are all destroyed and the injuries are relatively serious.

Fourth degree burns: This is the most serious burn. Not only is the skin damaged from the outside to the inside, but it also penetrates into other tissue structures under the skin, such as bones and internal organs. This classification is also called the fourth degree and five levels method. Of course, some people combine the third and fourth degrees together and call it the third degree and four levels method.

Generally speaking, third-degree burns are considered very serious and often require surgical skin grafting.

02. When facing a fire, what are the escape skills?

Unexpected events may occur, and fire often comes unexpectedly. In this case, it is crucial to master some escape skills.

1. Develop the habit of observing the escape routes at ordinary times.

Basically all buildings have escape passages, the most common of which are stairs, which are the most important escape routes in case of fire.

2. Take good protection

The most likely thing to cause harm in a fire is thick smoke, followed by fire. Therefore, when encountering a fire, you must take anti-smoke measures, such as covering your nose with a towel, mask or clothes to avoid inhaling thick smoke. If conditions permit, it is better to wet it with water.

3. Find a place to take shelter

If you really can't escape, you need to find a place to hide. In this case, it is generally recommended to choose a space with water. Another option is to use a space with less flammable materials such as plastic and wood.

In short, among all kinds of disasters, fire is one of the most frequent and common major disasters that threaten public safety and social development. Therefore, in daily life, whether it is fire drills organized by companies, communities or schools, we must pay attention to them, so that when faced with sudden fires, we can save ourselves faster and more effectively and reduce casualties.

Finally, here is a jingle for earthquake prevention and disaster reduction (from the Internet):

1. Earthquake: In case of an earthquake, take shelter first. Find a gap under the table or bed, bend your body against the corner, seize the opportunity to escape, stay away from all buildings, and squat in an open area during aftershocks.

2. Fire: When a fire breaks out, be afraid of smoke, cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel, roll on the ground if your body is on fire, do not run downstairs by elevator, tie a rope when you slide down from the balcony, and jumping blindly from the building will hurt yourself.

3. Flood: The flood is fierce, so go to high places. You cannot stay on the roof of the earthen house. Use the bed or table to make a raft. A big tree can be used to tie a lifeline. Prepare food and a flashlight, and wear warm clothes to survive the dangerous situation.

4. Typhoon: When a typhoon comes, listen to the forecast, reinforce dams and waterways, inspect and repair gas and electrical circuits, make temporary buildings secure, anchor ships deep in ports, and reduce travel to check signals.

5. Mudslide: When it rains heavily, mudslides may occur. The dangerous area is the downstream. When escaping, do not walk along the bottom of the ditch. Instead, climb up the mountain sideways. Do not choose a ditch for camping in the wild. Be sure to check the weather before entering the mountains.

6. Lightning strike: On rainy days, when there is thunder and lightning, do not stand under trees to avoid the rain. Stay away from wire towers and power poles. Also take precautions when there is thunder at home. Close doors and windows and cut off power to prevent lightning and fire from entering the house.