In the event of a fire, smoke from a fire or detection of a gas odor:

• Pull fire alarms and notify building occupants by means of: ______________
• Notify fire department (call 911) and superintendent.
• Evacuate students and staff to the designated areas.
• These areas should be a safe distance away from emergency personnel.
• Be aware of the arrival of emergency responders. See map of evacuation routes and assembly areas located: ____________________________
• Follow primary drill route whenever possible. Follow alternate route if primary route is blocked or dangerous. See map, located ________________________
• Teachers take class roster.
• Teachers take attendance after evacuation.
• Teachers report missing students to building administrator immediately.
• If trapped by fire, go to Shelter-in-Place Procedures.
• Administrator or designee meets with emergency officials as soon as possible.
• After consulting with appropriate official, building administrator may move students to primary relocation center at: _____________ if weather is inclement or building is damaged.
• Do not reenter buildings until they are declared safe by fire or law enforcement personnel.
• Building administrator notifies staff and students of termination of emergency.

Fire drills should be held at varied times during the school day. Practice both primary and alternate routes.

Extra staffing is necessary for students with special medical or physical needs.

If You Discover Fire or Smoke:

• Remember R.A.C.E:

• Rescue: Remove anyone from immediate danger.
• Alarm: Notify the office of the situation and activate the nearest alarm system.
• Contain: Close all doors to confine smoke and fire. Do not lock doors.
• Extinguish/Evacuate: If the fire is small and you have been trained on how to operate a fire extinguisher, you can attempt to extinguish the fire. Otherwise follow your evacuation procedure and evacuate to the designated assembly area outside the building.

Teacher/Staff Response to Fire Alarms and Explosions:

• Remain calm.
• Evacuate and stay with students.
• Remember to take class roster to the designated assembly area.
• After reaching the designated assembly area, account for all students and report any missing students to the school administrator.
• Only return to the building when directed by the school administrator.

Evacuation Reminders:

• If leaving a room, feel the door with the back of your hand before opening it, and do not attempt to open any door that feels hot.
• Do not return to the area for personal belongings.
• If smoke is present, stay low. The best quality of air is near the floor.
• Consider individuals with disabilities that may need assistance evacuating.
• Never allow the fire to come between you and the exit.

If You are Trapped in a Room/Area:

• Wedge hot towels or cloth materials along the bottom of the door to keep out the smoke.
• Try to close as many doors between you and the fire as possible.
• Use the telephone to notify 911 of your problem and location.
• If you are trapped in an area and need fresh air, break the window as a last resort. Use caution when breaking the window.