Make sure windows will open. Develop a danger signal. In addition to smoke alarms, use whistling, shouting or pounding on walls as alternatives. Consider additional precautions for family members who need special assistance. Sleep with bedrooms closed.
Doors keep out deadly smoke, heat and gases, and increase the time available for escape.
Designate a safe meeting place after exiting. No family member should ever go back into a burning house. Use a neighbor's phone to call the fire department. Hold exit drills every six months. They are often discussed, but never practiced.