School Preparedness: Fire

Be Informed

• Fire is FAST - It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a building
• Fire is HOT - Heat is more threatening than flames
• Fire is DARK - Quickly produces black smoke and darkness
• Fire is DEADLY - Smoke and toxic gases kill more people than flames

Make a Plan

• Practice your Fire Escape Plan - Listen to your Teacher during drills
• Find two ways to get out of each room
• Do not to hide from firefighters
• Know your meeting place outside

During Building Fire

• Crawl low under any smoke to your exit
• Before opening a door, feel the door - if hot keep closed
• If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll

After Event

• Check with the fire department to make sure your building is safe
• Conduct an inventory of damaged property

Notes: A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly fire.

Wildfires:  If there is a wildfire in the area, be ready to evacuate on short notice.

Fire Prevention Tips and Materials
Fire Department Fremont.gov
Also use info from Comprehensive School Safety Plan - CSSP

Content based in part on www.ready.gov

Stay Calm: approach any emergency logically (not emotionally) – rehearse calming techniques like breathing in slowly or counting to 10 to focus before action – mindfulness and controlling your fear will save lives. Try not to freeze during a high stress situation.