How to Plan a Pet Rescue From an Upstairs Fire
If you have a pet, then you want to ensure the pet's safety in the event of a fire. Having an evacuation plan for you pet in the event of an upstairs fire is extremely important. A well-planned rescue plan can be the difference between life and death as far as your pet is concerned.
Know
all the exits that the upstairs has that can be used to escape
during a fire. Have a preferred exit for your pet's rescue. This can
be a door or a window that is easily accessible from the outside. If
you need a ladder to access the window, make sure that you have
access to a ladder.Take
into account the kind of pet that you have. If you have a cat or
dog, make sure that the pet is trained to come when called. A pet
that is trained to come when called will be easier to rescue during
a fire. Rehearse calling your pet to the exits that you will be
using in case of a fire. This will make the pet familiar with coming
to that exits that you will be using in the event of a fire. If you
have a pet like a caged bird or something else that is kept in a
similar manner, make sure that the pet is placed as close to an exit
as possible. This will make it easier to rescue in case of a fire.Make
sure that your alarm company knows that you have pets. In the event
of a fire, the alarm company can inform the fire department that you
have a pet inside the home. The fire department can then make an
attempt to rescue the pet if you are not present during the fire.- Have
a fire extinguisher on hand. It can be placed in the garage or in
your car outside of the home. If there is a fire, you can use the
fire extinguisher to help you rescue your pet.