It is therefore of vital importance that as many of the public as possible should be in a position to deal with fires on their own property before they become unmanageable. This is particularly important in factories, works, hospitals, hotels, schools and other large institutions, but there is no household in which it can be neglected with impunity. If you get caught in a burning building, and the fire has made such headway as to be a serious menace to you and/or your family, it is your first duty to save life. It is well then, to be prepared for any emergency and to know in advance just what to do.