Fire Escape Plan

1. MAKE AN ESCAPE PLAN
   When a fire occurs, there is no time for planning. So sit down with your family today and make a step-by-step plan for escaping a fire.
   
   
2. KNOW TWO WAYS OUT
   Draw a diagram of your home. Plan two ways out of every room. Especially the bedrooms.
   
   
3. KNOW WHERE TO MEET
   Everyone should gather at one meeting place outside, preferably in front, where the fire department will arrive. Each family member should know how to call the fire department from a neighbors home.
   
   
4. PRACTICE YOUR PLAN
   At least twice a year, have a fire drill. Appoint someone as the monitor, to sound the alarm, and make sure everyone participates.
   • START FROM THE BEDROOMS: Start the drill by going to your bedroom. Close the door and wait for the monitor to sound the alarm.
   • PREPARE: Make your exit drill as realistic as possible. Practice both escape plans. Pretend that certain exits are blocked by fire, no lights on, and the hallways are filling with smoke.
   • CRAWL LOW UNDER SMOKE: Smoke contains deadly gasses and is hot, so it will fill the room from the top down. If you find smoke, use the other plan instead. If you must exit through smoke, the best air will be several inches off the floor. Get down on your hands and knees and crawl quickly to the exit.
   
   
5. GET OUT FAST
   In case of fire, dont stop for anything. Close all doors behind you. Do not try to take possessions or pets. Just get out! Call the fire department from a neighbors phone after you are out.
   
   
6. DONT GO BACK - NO MATTER WHAT
   Make sure everyone in your family knows the rule: dont go back for any reason. Fire fighters have the best chance to rescue anyone who is trapped.