Fire Escape Planning

At home and work

Develop and Practice A Fire Escape Plan

• Draw a floor plan of your home showing all possible exits from each room.
• Where possible, plan two exits - a main route and an alternate exit route from each room.
• Make certain that everyone understands that if they hear the smoke alarm, or someone shouting "FIRE", they should immediately evacuate the home.
• Designate a meeting place outside your home in the event of fire.
• If you live in an apartment building, develop your escape plan taking into account fire escape procedures provided by the building management.
• Make sure your baby-sitter understands your fire escape plan.
• Practice Your Escape Plan - Regular practice is essential so that every family member knows what to do.
• If anyone in your home is unable to evacuate without assistance, assign someone to assist them.
• Ensure that everyone in your home knows NOT TO RE-ENTER.
• Call the Fire Department from a neighbour's home.

At Work, Do You Know...

• Your Fire Department Emergency number?
• Your fire escape plan?
• Your designated meeting place in the event of a fire?
• Who is your floor fire emergency officer?
• The location of the nearest fire extinguisher?
• The location of the nearest fire alarm station?
• The location of the nearest two exits?
• Who needs assistance in the event of an emergency

If You Don't Know, Find Out Now!

• Mobility-impaired? Have you informed your floor fire emergency officer?
• Read your posted fire emergency instructions!
• Report all fire hazards!
• When the fire alarm sounds - notify the Fire Department.

This information has been provided courtesy of Fire Prevention Canada