Hotel Fire Safety Tips for Airline Crew
The Crew
Last Update hace 4 meses
Airline crew members stay in hotels hundreds of nights per year, often arriving tired and unfamiliar with the building layout. Knowing what to do in a hotel fire can save your life.
Essential steps when checking in:
Essential steps when checking in:
- Count the number of doors between your room and the nearest two emergency exits.
- Locate the fire extinguisher and fire alarm pull station on your floor.
- Test that your room door self-closes and latches properly.
- Keep your room key, phone, and shoes within reach of the bed.
If the fire alarm sounds:
- Feel the door with the back of your hand before opening it.
- If the door is cool, crouch low and proceed to the nearest exit. Do NOT use lifts.
- If the door is hot, stay in the room. Seal gaps with wet towels, call the fire department, and signal from the window.
- Never go back for belongings.