How to Stay Safe in a Fire Drill

Fires can happen anywhere and at anytime, so it's important to know what to do in case a fire breaks out in your school, business or house. Fire drills provide practice and knowledge of what to do in case a real fire occurs. Fire drills necessitate a need to move quickly and get out of the building, but you need to ensure that safety precautions are taken so no one gets injured.

Instructions

• 1

  Know where you're supposed to exit the building. Buildings should always have a fire escape route posted on walls or inside break and work rooms. If you're conducting a drill at home, always make a plan on what path you're going to take so no one gets confused.

• 2

  Assign someone as the leader. If you're at school, the leader should always be the teacher, while the manager should assume leadership at work. If you're at home, talk about who will take control (typically a parent) and ensure that everyone gets out. Whoever is in control should always assume the last position in line when leaving the room to make sure everyone is out.

• 3

  Clear your escape path. Make sure that no desks, toys, chairs or other obstructions are in the way.

• 4

  Move quickly, but walk in an orderly fashion and keep your eyes in front of you. Do not run out of the building or look behind you to make sure everyone is keeping up. Otherwise you may cause injury to yourself or others.

• 5

  Go to the predetermined "Safe" area outside. The safe area is where everyone should gather until the fire drill is over. Designating a safe area allows everyone to remain together and lessens the chance of someone becoming lost and endangered outside.

• 6

  Count to make sure everyone is together before going back inside. Doing so ensures that no one is lost or injured.