But if a fire does start, students can escape safely if they've practiced. That's why schools have fire drills. Your principal, or some other adult at your school, should work with the fire department to plan fire drills. A fire fighter should watch your school's fire drill and give advice. It's important to know exactly what to do if the fire alarm sounds.
Time counts in a fire emergency and confusion can be dangerous.
Your teacher will tell you how to line up to leave the room when the alarm sounds. Know where you're going. Learn which exit to use. Include students who need special help leaving the building in your plan. Know two ways out Every room in your school should have a map posted showing at least two ways out of every room so you can escape even if an exit is blocked.