Fire Safety Plan for My Home or Classroom

Create a clear, one-page fire safety plan that includes the following elements:

1. Evacuation Routes

• What to Include:
  • Draw a simple floor plan of your home or classroom, labeling all rooms and exits.
  • Mark at least two evacuation routes for each room, including windows or secondary doors if possible.
  • Highlight safe meeting points outside (e.g., a tree, mailbox, or neighbor’s house) where everyone should gather after evacuating.
• Tips:
  • Ensure routes are easy to understand and accessible for everyone, including children or people with mobility challenges.
  • Include notes like “Don’t open a door if it’s hot, find another way out.”

2. Fire Extinguisher Locations

• What to Include:
  • Identify the locations of fire extinguishers or other fire suppression tools (e.g., fire blankets).
  • If no extinguisher is available, suggest alternatives like sand, water, or heavy blankets for small fires.
• Tips:
  • Label these locations on your floor plan.
  • Add instructions: “Only use a fire extinguisher if the fire is small and it’s safe to do so.”

3. Steps to Take During a Fire Emergency

• What to Include:
  • A clear, step-by-step guide for what to do during a fire:
    1. Stay calm and alert others nearby.
    2. Crawl low to the ground to avoid smoke.
    3. Check doors for heat before opening them.
    4. Follow evacuation routes and close doors behind you.
    5. Go to the designated meeting point.
    6. Call emergency services (include the number).
  • Add reminders like “Don’t go back inside for belongings!”

4. Fire Prevention Tips

• What to Include:
  • A short section with tips to prevent fires at home or in the classroom:
    • Turn off stoves or heaters when not in use.
    • Keep flammable items away from heat sources.
    • Don’t overload electrical outlets.

Outcome:
By completing this plan, you will:

• Understand the layout of their home or classroom.
• Know how to evacuate safely in case of fire.
• Be aware of fire extinguishers and their uses.
• Recognize the importance of fire prevention.