What to do in case of fire

• Establish a fire safety plan.
• Evacuate students in immediate danger.
• Sound the alarm.
• Perform any fire drill duties assigned to you.
• Fight the fire with the proper equipment only if you are not putting yourself or anyone else in danger. DO NOT FIGHT the fire if it is spreading rapidly or blocking your exit. If you do not know how to use the fire equipment, leave the building immediately.
• Close room doors and hallway doors to prevent air movement and spread of smoke.
• DO NOT PANIC. Advise students that the fire plan is in operation and remain calm. Your confidence and judgment is extremely important and will prevent panic.

Fire drills

• Always take school fire drills seriously, and evacuate the school when the alarm sounds.
• Hold fire drills on a regular basis. Have the initial fire drill for the school year in early September.
• Ensure that school employees know how to evacuate their work areas and perform their fire drill duties in an emergency.
• Always sound the alarm at the first sign of smoke or fire.
• Be familiar with the location of the nearest fire alarm and extinguisher.
• Learn how to operate fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire hoses. Your fire department is available to provide instructions and demonstrations.