Seattle Fire Department: Home Fire Escape Plans

Press release from the Seattle Fire Department :

William Mace

September 7, 2021

Practice getting low and going out!

Seconds count during a home fire. Having an escape plan and practicing it can make a difference should a fire occur.

Every September, Seattle-area students practice fire drills at school to make sure students and staff know what to do when the fire alarm sounds. Yet, most families do not think to hold a fire drill at home where the likelihood of experiencing a fire is much greater. The good news is that it is very easy to make a home fire escape plan and to practice one.

Here is how to make a home fire escape plan

Home Fire Drill

After making a home fire escape plan, make sure to practice it by holding a home fire drill.

Make sure everyone knows where the outside meeting place is located and to call 9-1-1 after getting outside.

If a fire starts at home, make sure do the following:

More fire escape planning materials from the National Fire Protection Association

This press release was produced by the Seattle Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.