What should a family do first when a fire starts in the home?

Get out and stay out.

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  1. Get out and stay out ✔
  2. Hide in a closet
  3. Collect all valuables

Why: Getting out quickly and staying out keeps everyone safe. Call for help from outside.

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Answer: Get out and stay out. Getting out quickly and staying out keeps everyone safe. Call for help from outside.

  1. Scouting America: Emergency Preparedness www.scouting.org/merit-badges/emergency-preparedness
    Develop and practice a plan of escape for your family in case of fire in your home.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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