HOTEL ROOM SAFETY – HOTEL FIRES
Hotel Fires – A Plan for Survival Annually, there are between 3,000-5,000 hotel fires reported worldwide with an average 15-20 deaths and 200 injured. As crewmembers, hotels are our “home away from home” therefore, avoid becoming complacent and always have a plan in place. It is usually not flames that kill, but the by-products of fire (smoke, toxic gases and panic), so, be prepared:
Stay on Floors between 3 and 7: For fire evacuation and rescue procedures, it is recommended that you stay on floors between 3 and 7. International floors typically are between 4 and 8 floors as floor 1 is the ground floor/lobby level. This will allow fire rescue to be able to reach your room outside using hook and ladder trucks.
Know Your Emergency Exits: Before you settle down in your room, review the emergency escape plan/fire safety instructions placard typically mounted on the back of the entry door. This will detail the nearest exit and alternative exits. Count the doors or look for indicators to identify the emergency exit locations.
Windows: Check how windows open and close, for venting smoke. Check outside for adequate routes of escape (e.g. balconies, ledges)
Room Key: Always put your room key in the same place (e.g. bedside table) so that you can find it easily in the dark or smoke. It is critical that you take your room key with you in case you need to return to your room if exits are blocked.
Flashlight & Smoke Hood: It is a good idea to carry a small flashlight and smoke hood with you in case of emergencies in the hotel. Keep these in a place where you can find it easily fine them. Many smart phones have flashlight apps that work very well. In case you are able to evacuate your room, take your smoke escape hood, flashlight and room key with you.
Elevators:Walk to the nearest emergency exit and do not attempt to use the elevators. The majority of elevators are program to shut down or personnel will shut them down during a fire alarm.
Survival Tactics: If the smoke is thick crawl along the floor where the air and visibility is better or return to your room. If you are unable to leave the room, place wet towels at the base of the doors – entry and adjoining (if applicable). Shut off the ventilation around the door frames, air conditioning vents, etc. with duct tape.
If trapped in your room, stand at the window so the emergency crew can see you. Attract attention! Wave your clothing or a towel. If the hotel has reflection type windows, hold the fabric or towel against the window so they can view from the street.
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