How To Act During A Fire Drill 14 Steps With Pictures

In fact, it’s important to be quiet and calm the whole time the fire drill is happening, not just when it starts.

In fact, even if a drill is scheduled, something could have happened to cause a real emergency. Always treat the drill as if it were the real thing.

Try to be as orderly as possible as you leave the room. Line up to exit the room. Don’t start running. If possible, know the route to the nearest fire exit before a fire drill happens. It’s always a good idea to check for your route when you’re in a new building, especially one you will spend a good deal of time in. For instance, hotels are required to have the fire exit on the back of your hotel door. Under no circumstances should you ever use an elevator in an emergency evacuation.

When you close the door, it helps slow the fire because not as much oxygen can get in the room as quickly. It also blocks smoke and heat from entering other rooms as much. [5] X Research source

In addition, stairways are usually pressurized, meaning they will not be as smoky as other areas. [9] X Research source

If that’s the only way out, practice crawling low. When there’s smoke, getting down low can help you see better. [10] X Research source

Be sure to listen for people in authority giving directions. Teachers or building emergency coordinators will likely be looking to take a head count, so they will want to get everyone in the same area, which is why it’s important to stay quiet.