1. Install smoke alarms: Place smoke detectors in every room, especially in bedrooms and near kitchens. Test them regularly to ensure they are functioning correctly. 2. Develop an escape plan: Create a fire escape plan and practice it with your family or housemates. Plan two escape routes from each room and agree on a designated meeting spot outside the building. 3. Stay low: If there is smoke, get down on your hands and knees and crawl to avoid breathing in toxic fumes. Smoke rises, so the air near the ground will be cleaner.