Fire Evacuation Plan

Emergency Services: Include local fire department, police, and medical contact numbers.

Building Management: List building supervisors, fire wardens, or responsible personnel.

Emergency Assembly Points: Specify safe assembly locations outside the building.

Primary and Secondary Exit Routes: Clearly mark and describe multiple exit routes. These should be well-lit, unobstructed, and accessible.

Stairwells: Designate stairwells for evacuation (do not use elevators in case of fire).

Exit Doors: Ensure all exit doors are clearly marked and unlocked during work hours.

Floor Plans: Create and display clear evacuation floor plans showing the location of exits, fire extinguishers, alarms, and assembly points.

Signs: Install clear, visible exit signs along evacuation routes.

Emergency Lighting: Ensure exit routes are well-lit, especially in case of power failure.

Fire Wardens: Appoint fire wardens for each section of the building to guide people during evacuation, ensure all rooms are evacuated, and assist those with special needs.

Evacuation Leaders: A designated person to ensure that evacuation is completed efficiently and safely.

Assistants for Vulnerable Individuals: Assign personnel to assist people who may have mobility impairments, the elderly, or others with special needs.

Sounding the Alarm: Ensure everyone knows what the fire alarm sounds like and how to respond.

Manual Alarm Activation: Location of manual fire alarm pull stations.

Fire Drill Protocol: Perform regular fire drills to ensure everyone is familiar with evacuation procedures.

Evacuate Immediately: If the fire alarm sounds, evacuate immediately without stopping to gather personal belongings.

Close Doors: Close all doors behind you to contain the fire and smoke.

Use Stairs, Not Elevators: Always use stairwells to evacuate, and avoid elevators as they may become inoperable or expose you to danger.

Stay Low: In case of smoke, stay low to the ground to avoid inhalation.

Follow Fire Warden Instructions: Obey all instructions from fire wardens and evacuation leaders.

Safe Distance: Designate an assembly point a safe distance from the building, ideally 200 feet or more.

Headcount: Ensure a headcount is taken to verify everyone is accounted for.

Do Not Re-enter: Do not re-enter the building until fire department officials declare it safe.

People with Disabilities: Ensure evacuation routes are accessible and assign specific personnel to assist.

Hazardous Materials: Identify and plan evacuation routes for areas containing hazardous chemicals or flammable materials.

Pets: If pets are in the building, ensure procedures are in place for their safe evacuation, if possible.

Fire Drills: Conduct fire drills at least twice a year to familiarize all personnel with the plan.

Training: Provide training on fire safety, including the use of fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and first aid basics.

Accountability: Conduct a headcount at the assembly point to ensure everyone is safe.

Communications: Establish a communication system to relay updates and keep everyone informed.

Fire Department Notification: Alert the fire department of any missing persons or hazards.

Review the Plan: Regularly review and update the fire evacuation plan to reflect changes in the building layout, personnel, and regulations.

Maintenance: Ensure fire exits, alarms, extinguishers, and emergency lighting are regularly checked and maintained.