General advice for citizens

How to act in case of a fire

Individuals play an important role in fire protection. If we follow certain steps, we can greatly reduce the chances of a fire breaking out. It is also important to follow certain guidelines if there is a fire: 

• Keep your yard clean to reduce the chances of a fire spreading to the buildings.
• Comply with the ban on open fires pursuant to the instructions of the local self-government.
• Do not use a barbecue in your household in windy weather. Keep fire extinguishing media near your barbecue and when you are done using it, make sure to put out the embers.
• In case of a fire, saving yourself takes priority over extinguishing the fire.
• Avoid inhaling products of combustion. 
• A fire will spread very fast in a boat or caravan. Leave these immediately if you are unable to safely extinguish the fire.
• If you find yourself near a fire, follow the instructions of firefighters and other authorised persons (the police, etc.).
• Do not go near the fire location to watch, photograph and/or film the fire and it being extinguished.