What should you do if there is a fire or if you smell smoke?
If there is a fire or smoke, you should follow these important safety steps:
Move quickly and calmly to the nearest exit route without panicking or running.
Crawl low under smoke with your mouth covered to breathe cleaner air.
Do not hide in closets or bathrooms.
Help others if safe but never return to the building once outside.
Go to the assembly point and stay with your group.
Alert staff or teachers immediately if anyone is missing or injured.
Explanation
The chapter provides detailed fire drill instructions: move quickly and calmly to the nearest exit, do not panic or run, crawl low under smoke with mouth covered, do not hide, help others if safe, never return to the building, go to assembly point, and alert staff if anyone is missing.
Solution Steps
Move quickly and calmly to the nearest exit route without panicking or running
Crawl low under smoke with mouth covered to breathe cleaner air
Do not hide in closets or bathrooms
Help others if safe but never return to the building once outside
Go to the assembly point and stay with your group
Alert staff or teachers immediately if anyone is missing or injured