Fire safety

Don't panic, as an objective assessment of the situation and the right course of action will increase your chances of escape. If you wake up and find that there is a fire, roll over the side of the bed and crawl towards the door. Stay close to the floor..

Each educational establishment shall organise practical training in accordance with the section "Fire safety" of the Fire Safety Instructions at least once a year. In the event of a fire, first call 112...

In the event of a fire or evacuation announcement, proceed to the nearest emergency exit without panicking. Always use the stairs only. Never use the elevator. The elevator may stop on the floor where the fire has broken out. The elevator shaft...

Most often, vehicle fires are related to electrical system malfunctions or the use of damaged or worn-out gas cylinders. Fires also often occur in the engine compartment. Often, the cause is a leak in the fuel supply pipes...

Ja mežu ugunsgrēks izcēlies ugunskura kurināšanas rezultātā, uzreiz mēģiniet to nodzēst, sitot liesmas ar zariem, segu vai kādu citu pieejamu priekšmetu. Uguns jādzēš slīpiem sitieniem izdegušā laukuma virzienā. Ja uguni nodzēst nav iespējams, nekavējo...

Be especially careful in the bathroom, toilet, basement, some areas of the kitchen, on the balcony, loggia and outdoors, as these areas contain conditions that increase the risk of electrical hazards...

Useful information materials in Latvian that summarize information related to fire safety - in apartment buildings and single-family homes

From January 1, 2020, all homes must be equipped with autonomous fire detectors or smoke detectors. The use of autonomous fire detectors, as world experience shows, is an effective solution to protect the residents of the home...

A fire extinguisher in a private home will be very useful for extinguishing a small fire in the early stages of its ignition. It should be remembered that a fire extinguisher may only be used if extinguishing does not pose a threat to health and life...

If you have planned a walk or rest in the forest on a warm and sunny day, remember that in late spring/early summer the State Forest Service declares a forest fire-safe period, which means that residents are prohibited from performing several activitie...

Depending on the type of your company, it is necessary to choose appropriate fire protection equipment and systems. Remember that, depending on the number of employees in your company, you need to develop fire safety instructions, an evacuation plan, a...