R equest fire department officials to evaluate and observe a fire evacuation drill. C oncentrate on getting everyone out of the building as promptly as possible, walking quickly and purposefully without running, pushing, or talking. Students must be able to hear instructions. H ave someone check to make sure that everyone is out of the non classroom areas, including rest rooms, locker rooms, library, cafeteria, and the extra-curricular activity areas. M ake sure that handicapped students are assisted in their evacuation of the extra-curricular activity areas.
H ave each class proceed to a separate.
Call the roll, and remain there until recalled or dismissed by the proper school authority. Locate these class meeting areas away from the school, and away from road and walkways which might be used by the fire department. Try to avoid having evacuating students cross streets or access roads. S chedule fire evacuation drills throughout the year. Occasionally, conduct the fire evacuation drill when the students are in motion during recess or when classes are changing and there is intensive use of corridors and stairways.