Week 15, Freewrite 1

In a bed of the Mountain Valley Inn in Missoula, Montana, reading the Fire Safety manual.

When you check in…
• Find fire exits in your corridor. Make sure they are not locked or blocked. Count doorways between your room and exits.
• Learn layout of your room and know how to unlock your door in the dark.
• Put your room key closest to where you sleep.

When the room door is not hot or there is no smoke in the hall…
• Check if the hall is clear of smoke. If it’s clean, it’s probably safe to leave your room. Grab your key.
• Walk down to the ground level holding on to the handrail to protect yourself from being knocked down by someone in a panic.

When the room door is hot or there is smoke in the hall…
• Stay calm. You can stay in your room and still survive a fire.
• Fill the tub with water for wetting towels, sheets, etc. The tub water might also be needed for cooling down the walls. An ice bucket or wastebasket can be used for bailing water.
• If the phone works, call for help.