The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is honored to continue its steadfast support for the 2024 HFD Fire Safety First program, a collaborative initiative spearheaded by the Hamilton Fire Department. As community safety champions, our schools remain dedicated to spreading awareness and fostering proactive measures throughout this vital campaign.
From February to June 2024, we stand united in our commitment to sharing essential fire safety messages, each meticulously curated from esteemed sources including the Hamilton Fire Department, the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, and the National Fire Prevention Association. These messages serve as beacons of knowledge, guiding our students, staff, and wider community towards a safer and more prepared future.
In the spirit of this initiative, the focus of our April 2024 Fire Safety First message about “Home Escape Planning.” This month, we continue to empower our students, families, and communities with essential knowledge and practical strategies to ensure safety in the event of a home fire emergency.
A message for children:
Here are five important things to do if the smoke alarm sounds:
(A) Get up and walk. Do not run but walk as fast as you can.
(B) Learn two ways out of every room. It may be two doors or a door and a window.
(C) Get yourself outside quickly. Do not stop to pick up toys or pets.
(D) Wait at your outside meeting place with your family
(E) Stay at the outside meeting place until help arrives, or a grown-up says it is safe to go back inside
Fire Drills at School
1. When the alarm sounds, stop what you are doing and listen for instruction from your teacher or principal.
2. Go quickly and quietly to your meeting place outside the school. Stay outside.
3. Be sure to stay with your classmates. Once at your meeting place, your teacher will take attendance to make sure all students are safe.
Home Fire Escape Plan
Caregiver information: Make a home escape plan! Draw a map of each level of your home, including all doors and windows. Go to each room and point to the two ways out. Have an outside meeting area where everyone knows to meet. Practice the plan with everyone in your household at least twice a year.
https://www.nfpa.org/Education-and-Research/Home-Fire-Safety/Escape-planning
By prioritizing home escape planning and fostering a culture of preparedness, we strengthen our collective ability to respond effectively to fire emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities. Together, let's make safety a top priority in every home and school within the HWCDSB family.
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