Check-List for Fires

If ever possible stay in the car. A car seldom explodes, Diesel driven cars never do.

Best position inside of the car or outside: On the floor / ground (air and temperature).

Primary danger is the radiated heat, subsequently smoke and the fire itself.
Radiant heat spreads lineally. Maintain cover.

Bush and forest fires can move on faster than any human can run

The speed of a fire doubles every 10° ascent and its getting hotter. On the other hand, the speed halves on every 10° descend and the fire gets less hot

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Preparation

Prepare vehicle for immediate departure

Check possible escape routes

Look for a save place for the night (areas without vegetation)

Check readiness of emergency kit, first aid kit, sat-phone

At night activate smoke detector

Have protective masks ready

Have cotton and woolen cloths ready (not syntetics)

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Preparation

Prepare vehicle for immediate departure

Listen to the radio

Check possible escape routes

Check readiness of emergency kit, first aid kit and sat-phone

Wear spacious, long sleeve cotton- or woolen-clothe s, gloves (all not syntetics)and sturdy shoes. Protect your head

Have protective masks ready

Keep following items ready in camper:
- Lots of water
- Blankets
- Wet towels for breathing protection and to seal openings

Escape

Escape by car whenever possible (faster, better protection). Stay in the car. A car seldom explodes, a diesel driven never does

Switch air circulation in drivers cab to "internal circulation". Switch on air condition and set it to cool

Escape out of the region or look for a save place

Report your position und situation (relatives, friends)

Issue an alarm to the fire brigade (000)

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Preparation

Drive to an open space as far away as possible from trees, scrub, grass. Don't drive through a fire front or thick smoke

Place car with front against the fire

Remove any vegetation under and as far as possible around the car

Dispose all items containing explosives far of the car. (power generator, chain saw, stove, gas tanks, jerry cans)

Protect windscreen and side-screen with fire-blanket

Reduce tyre pressure on all tyres to prevent them from blowing-up due to the heat

Put emergency kit, firs aid kit and sat-phone into camper

Put 6 kg fire extinguisher and fire blanket into camper

Put protective masks into camper and keep them ready

Hide in the camper

Close all windows, window shutters and doors and seal them as good as possible and close all air-inlets (use wet towels if necessary). Heavily tape all windows (avoids breakage)

Don't lock doors (access for emergency staff)

Keep following items ready in camper: Lots of water, blankets, towels, wet towels for breathing protection.

Wear spacious, long sleeve cotton- or woolen-clothes, gloves (all not synthetics) and sturdy shoes. Protect your head

Report your position und situation (friends, relatives)

Issue an alarm to the fire brigade (000)

Drink lots of water even if not thirsty

Don't panic

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General

Report your position und situation (relatives, friends)

Report situation to fire brigade (if previously alarmed)

Get all previously disposed items (jerry-cans, generators, etc.)

Vehicle

Seriously check the car for any damage

Do a Weekly-Check

Persons

Drink a lot of water in little doses after heavy sweating. Eat salt-pills / salt.

Cool down body temperature (heat stroke, shock)

Medicate eyes and throat using mild salt-lotion