If you want to help in case of a fire-incident, you could help in one of the following ways:

1.    direct help in fighting the fire (if you are able, and, are knowledgeable in fire-fighting)

2.    provide background logistics support

3.    inform the local fire station

4.    help in crowd-control, and, keeping the curious onlookers at bay

5.    help in directing fire engines and rescue vehicles (particularly in the internal lanes/bylanes etc.)

6.    clearing the way for fire-fighting crew

Do not put yourself and others at risk Do not question the established chain of command. There are multiple ways of fighting a fire. This is not the time to argue and convince each other on the best method.