American Red Cross Text-Book on First Aid; Women's Ed. a Manual of Instruction - Softcover
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ...it has burned everything inflammable within reach. It is clear, therefore, that everyone should act promptly in case of fire. At first a fire may be mothered by a few buckets of water or by throwing blankets or woolen clothing upon it. Sand, ashes or dirt will all quickly smother a fire. One of these should always be used instead of water on burning oil, as water will spread the oil and the fire. Anything hanging should, when possible, be pulled down before attempting to smother the fire in it. A bucket brigade will often prove valuable in putting out a fire. This should consist of two lines of men from the nearest water supply to the fire.-The men in one line pass buckets, pitchers or anything else that will hold water from one to another till the last man throws the water on the fire. He returns the buckets to the water supply by the other line. Remember that a draft will fan a fire and therefore keep everything closed as much as possible to prevent drafts. Rescue of Persons at Fires While searching through a burning place it will be best to tie jt wet handkerchief or cloth over the nose and mouth. Remember that the air within 6 inches of the floor is free from smoke, so when unable to breathe crawl along the floor with the head low, dragging anyone you have rescued behind you. Crawl backward in the same way down a staircase or any slope. Extinguishing Burning Clothing If your own clothing catches on fire when you are alone, do not run for help as this will fan the flames and make them burn fiercer. Lie down on the floor and roll up as tightly as possible in a rug, shawl, overcoat, blanket or other woolen cloth, leaving only the head out. If nothing can be obtained in which to wrap up, lie down and roll over slowly, at the same time...
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- PublisherTheClassics.us
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1230223169
- ISBN 13 9781230223162
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages54
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