FIRE DRILLS

Background

The Fire Services Act requires that a system of fire drills be adopted and practiced by all persons in every school.

Procedures

1. Inspections
   1. Fire safety inspections shall occur as indicated in local municipal bylaws.This is to be completed by the Principal or site Supervisor in conjunction with the Fire Marshall.
2. Fire Drill Procedures
   1. Fire drill and evacuation procedures shall be established in each school/site.
   2. Drill procedures at schools shall include:
      1. A first aid kit being taken to the command post. Emergency medical forms and supplies shall be kept close to or within the emergency first aid kit;
      2. Classroom doors and windows being closed;
      3. Quiet, orderly and purposeful evacuation;
      4. Reporting procedures to the command post.
3. Fire Drills – Times
   1. As per the BC Fire Code, fire drills shall be held as follows:
      1. Three (3) drills in each of the fall and spring school terms.