1.  Rescue:  Don’t open doors without checking for heat.  Move clients who are in immediate danger away from smoke or flames first.  Smoke kills so bend or crawl under it.  DON’T BREATHE IT! ·   If there is a lot of smoke, cover   your mouth and the client’s mouth with a cloth. ·   If  your clothes or the client’s clothes catch on fire do the following: STOP right away. Running will increase the fire. DROP to the floor and cover face with hands. ROLL around on the floor until the fire is out. PAGE SEVEN Don’t panic!   If a fire breaks out, stay calm to set an example for your clients—and follow these RACE guidelines. 4.  Extinguish: Fight the fire ONLY if the fire is small and contained (such as a fire in a wastebasket   or a frying pan) and ONLY if you have been trained to operate a portable fire extinguisher.  However, before you begin to fight a small fire, make sure the area has been cleared, the fire has been reported and that you have a clear exit path for escape. (FYI:   If a frying pan catches on fire, sprinkle baking soda to extinguish the fire.) 3.  Confine:  Close the doors of your client(s) rooms behind you to slow the spread of smoke and flame. 2.  Alarm:  Pull the fire alarm if you are working in a facility.  Report the fire according to the facility’s policies and procedures.  If you are at a client’s home ,call the fire department. When you report the fire make sure you do the following: ·    Identify yourself. ·    Give the location of the fire. If you’re in a healthcare facility—give the name of the facility, address, and closest intersection.  If you’re in a client’s home—give the address and closest intersection. ·    Tell the emergency operator the exact location of the fire: the room number and floor level OR the client’s room: bedroom, kitchen, etc. Notify management in the facility or building. If you’re in a client’s home, notify your supervisor.