The kids are heading back to school and we all want them to have a safe year. Our Orlando commercial fire services techs offer some tips for administrators on school fire safety.
It’s that time of year again. You and your staff have been busy getting the halls and classrooms ready for a new group of students. The quiet before the storm, so to speak. Now that youngsters are back, school administrators should keep fire safety on the top of their checklists. Follow this guide from our Orlando commercial fire services team at DynaFire to keep your students and your school safe.
Have A Fire Safety Plan
The best way to keep students safe in the case of a fire is to know what to do before there is an emergency. Be proactive with fire safety and implement a plan of action now.
Plan Your Evacuation Route – Our Orlando commercial fire services team at DynaFire can partner with your school’s administrators to design the most effective evacuation route for your students and staff.
Once your plan is mapped out, you will need to train your teachers and support staff to know exactly where to take their students when the fire alarm goes off.
Practice Your Evacuation Plan – We all loved fire drills as a kid. Hustling outside with our friends was a nice break from school work and a good excuse to chat in the sunshine. From a fire safety perspective, however, fire drills are an essential part of keeping everyone safe.
Teachers need to make sure their students know where to go if they hear the fire alarm. Even if it’s only a drill, it’s just as important that they get out quickly and safely so they’ll be ready.
Prevention Is Paramount
Smokey the Bear always told us, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.” Unless your school is in the forest, this warning isn’t completely pertinent but it still serves as a reminder that there are plenty of things we can do to prevent a fire.
Keep these tips in mind for fire prevention:
- Keep flammable liquids safely stored and away from heat sources
- Avoid space heaters
- Dispose of trash daily
- Do not use candles or open flames
- Only use extension cords for temporary purposes
- Avoid overloading electrical outlets
- Keep fire extinguishers on hand in every room
- Use common sense
When everyone is on the same page with fire safety and prevention, your school is much less likely to experience a fire emergency.
Partner With An Orlando Commercial Fire Services Company
If you need help formulating a plan or going over your current Fire & Life Safety strategy, it’s wise to get the professional advice of a company like DynaFire. Our technicians know fire safety like the backs of their hands and we love partnering with school administrators to keep the students in our communities safe.
We can assess your fire sprinkler system and offer a plan for any repairs or upgrades that may be needed. If your fire extinguishers are due for an inspection or need to be repaired or recharged, we can handle that too.
Contact DynaFire today to discuss your needs and to schedule an evaluation of your school’s fire safety plan. We look forward to working with you. Have a great and safe year!
