Arrange a central meeting place at a tree or other landmark in front of your house. Train family members to go straight to the meeting place after they escape from the house. Teach children never to go back in the house after they escape. Train them not to hide under beds or in closets. The importance of smoke detectors cannot be overestimated.
Most fires occur at night, while people are sleeping.
The toxic gases from a fire can numb your senses, disorient you and kill you while you sleep. For this reason, smoke detectors are a must. Installing a smoke detector in every bedroom and keeping one centrally located on each floor of your home. Hallways and kitchens are especially good places. Not installing smoke detectors by doors, windows or vents, where drafts could affect their performance.