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Originally Posted by justanolecowboy
Syr makes an excellent statement - The only concern at the outset of a fire is to “get out” period – end of story. Fire consumes in a matter of seconds. No matter how “priceless” you think a “thing” is – it is still just a “ thing” - living- breathing beings – should be the only concern at that point.
The time to think about what what should be gotten out – should be thought about “before” a fire – there are many precautions that can be taken and ways to back up files/photos/etc (before) something tragic may happen –
protocols set in place for getting out of the house – exits/fire extinguishers/fire safes/back ups/safety deposit boxes – where to meet outside of the house – emergency phone numbers/etc…
I know this question was meant in fun (sort of) but I and others on this site who have seen the devastation of fire up close and personal – where lives have been lost and are at stake on a daily basis to ensure safety of human life – the protocols are not just something to “think about “ when you have time – they are “essential” to life-perhaps your own or someone’s you love some day.
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I agree. While it wasn't my space, I did have an experience with a fire in a friends building. It is of course always important to get you and your loved ones out with a plan already in place for emergencies. Of course sometimes in that moment all of that goes out the window. Time feels a lot different.
I guess just the way I have lived, I always keep the things I need close by at all times. I lived a lot of my life backpacking and working traveling from place to place so I am accustomed to not keeping a lot of "things". That makes what I do keep with me a lot more valuable and some of it while just "stuff" are things that are the last reminders I have of loved ones.
Safety first!