Rescue from a smoke-filled room

A smoke-filled room is a hazardous environment. Moving an injured or unconsious person should be done quickly.but you must also avoid putting or at risk. Rushing into a dangerous place to help someone will do no good if ou also become a victim. If your safety wil be threatened, wait untiltrained rescuers arrive.

A few of the ways a person can be moved to safety from a smoke filled aroom are thesea?

With both hnds grasp his clothing and drag him toward you.

Roll him onto a coat, blanket, tablecloth, or whaterver else is handy, and drag him on that.

Get behind the victim, reach under his arms, grab his wrists, and haul him out of the room.

Assists and Hand Carries
Walking Assist
Someone who has suffered a minor
accident or who feels weak can be
assisted as he walks. Bring one of his
arms over your shoulder and hold onto
his wrist. Place your free arm around
his waist.