Stop, drop and roll

Stop, drop and roll is a simple fire safety technique taught to children, emergency service personnel and industrial workers as a component of health and safety training in some of the anglophone world, particularly in North America. It involves three steps fire victims should follow to minimize injury in the event their clothing catches fire. Procedure Stop, drop and roll consists of three components: Stop – The fire-affected person stops, ceasing any movement which may fan the flames or hamper those attempting to put the fire out. Drop – The fire-affected person drops to the ground, lying down if possible, covering their face with their hands to avoid facial injury. Roll – The fire-affected person rolls on the ground in an effort to extinguish the fire by depriving it of oxygen. If the victim is on a rug or one is nearby, they can roll the rug around themselves to further extinguish the flame. The effectiveness...