Fire

By law, schools practice fire drills on a monthly basis. In case of an actual fire, implement the practiced evacuation procedures and the following steps:

In the event of a fire:

• Sound alarm 
• Call 911, superintendent, District Support Team
• Implement evacuation procedures to outside Assembly Area 
• Implement plan for any students needing special assistance
• Follow standard student accounting procedures
• Some schools use a card notification system. The universal colors of a "green card" and a "red card" are used. A "green card" denotes all students are present and all is well and a "red card" signifies a problem
• Do not re-enter building until being given permission to re-enter
• Determine if arrangements need to be made for transportation to alternative location
• Document actions and complete incident reports

See drill schedule and log sample in Emergency Management Resource Guide