Test alarms monthly and ensure they are present on every level and in sleeping areas. ### 2. Evacuation Protocol (During a Fire)
In apartment buildings, it may be safer to "shelter in place" if the fire is not in your unit. Practice: Conduct drills, including at night, to prepare. 4. Fire Escape Maintenance (Exterior Structures) [S16E6] Fire Escape
Close doors and use tape or clothing to seal cracks to keep smoke out. Call emergency services. 3. Special Considerations Test alarms monthly and ensure they are present
Escaping quickly and safely is the primary priority, surpassing the need to save personal belongings. including at night
Develop a detailed escape plan, practice it regularly, and ensure at least two ways out of every room. 1. Pre-Fire Planning