Fire safety and management tops the priority list of not only the firefighting agencies but also the other public agencies. There are a number of guidelines which have been adopted for public fire safety. Some of the guidelines are basic, general while the others are specific to certain areas. The general parameters should follow the public universally in order to reduce the incidences and risks of fire disasters.

One of the universally followed guidelines is that fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment should be kept wherever necessary. Be it a high-rise building or an apartment, fire extinguishers should be readily available. Fire outbreaks are emergencies, hence, during such circumstances people should get hold of any such equipment at the earliest. It is the responsibility of the builders and administrators to keep fire extinguishers wherever it is necessary. The next in line is the emergency exit door which should remain unblocked and noticeable. People who regularly use the building and even the visitors should be aware about the presence of the exit door. It should not be blocked with any other things and there should be signage showing the path to the door. Such a door is extremely important during the evacuation process in case of a fire. There have been incidences where people were not aware about the emergency exit door and were not able to evacuate a building on time. In order to minimize the risk of fire, combustible and flammable materials should be stored in a safe place. A mere flicker on these materials can create havoc beyond imagination. To uphold the public safety, fire sprinklers and alarms should also remain in place. They play a great role in controlling the spreading of the fire in a building or apartment.

Along with these public safety measures, every individual should be aware that a small positive role on their part can play a substantial role in reducing the effects of a fire outbreak.