[header] How to file a claim for fire insurance [title] Contact the insurer. [step] This is the first step that every policy holder should do whenever there is a fire incident and damage caused by it. Once the officials have extinguished fire, contact the insurer, and report the incident. 
[substeps] Note: if there is involvement of the police, then make sure you provide a copy of the police fir (fire incident report). [title] Make use of any available financial or resources advance.