Sleep with bedroom doors shut. To detect fire behind a door, feel the door with the back of your hand, which is more sensitive than your palm. Brace your body against the door and open it slowly. Fire safety awareness is serious business in the Caldwell home. You would be surprised how disoriented you get in the dark, even when you are in your own home.
Night lights can help to light exit paths in an emergency.
Different scenarios are practiced to become familiar with alternative exiting options in the event an exit is blocked in an emergency. They have to know how to get out in an emergency and where the meeting place is. Know two ways out of every room in the house, especially sleeping areas. Gather at the pre-designated family meeting place in the event of a fire. Cover your face with your hands.