Locate windows, doors and stairways. On upper floors, shade in any rooftops that could be used as a fire escape. Select the best window for an emergency escape. Test the window to see that it works easily and is large and low enough. Black arrows show normal exits through hall or stairway.
Colored arrows show emergency exits in case fire blocks hallway or stairs.
Every member of your family should have at least two escape routes from his or her bedroom. Again, this requires training because the person using the ladder must make certain he or she is not going to be crawling past a life- threatening fire on a lower floor and must know how to use the ladder. Every member of your family should know exactly what he or she is expected to do in the event of a fire. This can be accomplished by holding family fire drills. The first thing to learn is that no one should jump up out of bed and stand up when the alarm sounds.