Seattle Fire Department: Home Fire Escape Plans

Seattle WA

07 September, 2021

10:06 PM

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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.