PNIFA – Pakistan National Institute of Fire and First Aid

"It won’t happen here": the comfortable bias

Most of us believe emergencies happen to other people. That belief is the biggest barrier to preparing.

Most of us believe emergencies happen to other people. That belief is the biggest barrier to preparing.

Optimism bias

People consistently rate their own risk lower than average.

Preparation is quiet

A working extinguisher and a clear exit cost little and sit ready for years.

Make it normal

When safety checks are routine, nobody feels they are expecting the worst.

Prepare calmly, then get on with life.

a fire extinguisher mounted on a wall near an exit

Nosebleeds: lean forward, not back

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