If you have been involved in a fire incident, what were your first instincts, what were you thinking, problems?

i am doing a university project on the use of fire extinguishers and need to look at the project from the point of view of someone who has been involved in a fire. If youve been in a fire please can you tell me what were your initial reactions? what went throught your head? did you know how to use the fire extinguisher? what type to use? etc any info and stories would be great